Daily Show

Jon Stewart Thinks Newt Gingrich Should Stay Off Twitter

Peter Kafka in Media on May 13, 2011 at 6:19 am PT

Apparently you have to be “cool” to be on the Internet. Who knew?

Jon Stewart Praises Verizon's Liberation of the iPhone

Peter Kafka in Media on January 12, 2011 at 3:55 am PT

The Verizon iPhone announcement may have been a snore, but at least we got this out of it: An excellent Daily Show bit.

Jon Stewart's Media Critique: The Rally to Restore Sanity Speech

Peter Kafka in Media on October 31, 2010 at 7:20 am PT

Jon Stewart’s problem with cable TV, brought to you by cable TV.

Viral Video: Jon Stewart Goes Sweet on Rick Sanchez (Sort Of)

Kara Swisher in News on October 6, 2010 at 1:58 am PT

As everyone knows, the back-and-forth between Rick Sanchez and “Daily Show” mocker-in-chief Jon Stewart turned serious after some controversial remarks from the CNN personality got him fired. Sanchez was taking aim at Stewart when he shot himself in the foot, which is why it is so compelling to see Stewart handle the situation with admirable restraint in this video.

R.I.P. Senator Ted "Tubes" Stevens

Kara Swisher in News on August 10, 2010 at 2:40 pm PT

The Internet likes to spoof on politicians who make digital faux pas, such as former Vice President Al “I invented the Internet” Gore and Internets-loving former President George W. Bush. And former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, who was tragically killed in a small airplane accident Monday, was no exception, never able to shake a speech in which he called the Web a “series of tubes.”

Hulu Loses Its Moment of Zen: What Will It Do Without Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert?

Peter Kafka in Media on March 2, 2010 at 6:04 pm PT

Two of Hulu’s biggest draws are leaving the Web site and retreating back to Viacom’s Comedy Central. That won’t have much practical effect in the near term. But it underscores Hulu’s long-term challenges.

Much Better! Bill Gates Visits “The Daily Show,” Version 2.0.

Peter Kafka in Media on January 26, 2010 at 2:39 am PT

Bill Gates dropped by “The Daily Show” last night to chat up Jon Stewart. He did pretty well! And certainly much, much better than on his last trip, when he was peddling Windows Vista. Compare for yourself.

Major League Baseball Beans Jon Stewart, and Obama’s Pitch Vanishes

Peter Kafka in Media on July 22, 2009 at 4:03 pm PT

Remember last week, when President Barack Obama threw out the first pitch at baseball’s All-Star Game? And remember the ensuing fuss about his form? And remember how Jon Stewart sliced through all of the crap with his typically incisive wit? Alas, you’ve got no choice but to remember that last part. It has disappeared from the Web, apparently at the behest of Major League Baseball.

Four and a Half Minutes on iFart? There’s a “Daily Show” Clip for That.

Peter Kafka in Media on July 22, 2009 at 5:14 am PT

Everyone knows that one of the iPhone’s best selling points is the amazing array of apps developers make for the handset. But if you still need convincing, check out this “Daily Show” clip, which highlights some of the phone’s most popular programs.

CNN Embraces Social Media, a Bit Too Fondly

Peter Kafka in Media on June 10, 2009 at 4:00 am PT

Hey, here’s some “process journalism” for you: Anyone know what happened at the Hulu board meeting in Los Angeles on Monday? Besides News Corp. digital boss Jon Miller taking his seat on the board? Inquiring minds want to know! In the meantime, enjoy Jon Stewart tearing apart CNN’s clumsy attempts to use Facebook and Twitter to augment its… reporting.