This video, for me, shows why Jon Stewart is on the forefront not only of the "fake news" genre, but also of political punditry in general. Most of this clip is devoted to his index card stunt as he demonstrates the hilarious meaninglessness of a particular bit of Fox News. That bit is good TV in general, and part of Stewart's ongoing feud with the right-wing network.
But the outstanding part of this clip is later, when Stewart shows clips of Charlton Hesston's NRA post-Columbine damage control speech. His reading of those sentiments in the light of current events is canny, and during that reading he admits that he was wrong. Sure, it's a convenient moment for him to admit that, and sure, he distances his current self from his past-self via a silly photo, but still, he admits, on air, that he was wrong. That's more than many "serious" news commentators are willing to do today, and that is what has increased my respect for Stewart and his show.
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Wow, that was amazing. Thank you for sharing that Greg.
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