Jon Stewart asks whether 'The Daily Show' is like high-sugar food giving US 'political diabetes'
Jon Stewart told Michelle Obama he wonders whether "The Daily Show" has been cultural "ultra processed food" giving America political diabetes.
TL;DR
- Jon Stewart questioned the net positive or negative impact of shows like 'The Daily Show' on the country.
- He described late-night comedy shows as potentially similar to 'ultra-processed food' that could cause 'political diabetes.'
- Stewart admitted that the format feels somewhat 'impotent' and possibly an 'opiate' for citizens.
- He suggested that good faith artistic or spoken material is a win, but warned of much 'bad faith' content.
- Tim Graham agreed that Americans getting news from comedy shows is a 'terrifying prospect' and that political comedy can distort views.
- Graham also noted that late-night shows heavily tilt their political jokes against Trump and Republicans.