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    Jon Stewart on ‘The Daily Show’ and Fox News: ‘We’re both expressions of dissatisfaction’

    "We are both reactions to the news and to government. We're both expressions of dissatisfaction. [Roger Ailes'], I think, happens to be a slightly more powerful version. Ailes was a strategist for Nixon. He comes from the seat of power, and he understands how important the narrative is. We come from comedy, so our natural instinct is not to understand that, and to be bratty. That goes a long way towards explaining the difference between the two organizations."

    Jon Stewart on the similarities between Fox News and "The Daily Show," in the Sept. 29 issue of Rolling Stone

    "They are now the absolute most powerful force driving the political narrative. And the picture that they create is one of conflict, because they're on for 24 hours a day, so they have to create a compelling reason for you to watch them. Otherwise, they're just Muzak--newzak."

    Stewart on the power of 24-hour cable news networks, also from the upcoming issue

    Note: It's the third time Stewart has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, and first since 2006, when he graced the iconic music magazine's front with Stephen Colbert.

     

    83 comments

    • John Q Galt  •  8 mths ago
      Jon Stewart is correct in equating Fox News with Nuzak, Fox is what happens when you allow Non Americans to control the media of this country. They can influence what goes on here and not live here to deal with the mess. Why did Congress change the rules to allow this anyway? This is a major screw up and we will be the ones to have to clean up the mess when it over.
      • Milissa 8 mths ago
        and yet you have no problem with a non-american in the oval office
    • A Yahoo! User  •  8 mths ago
      Another self loathing jew who makes me sick.
    • Milissa  •  8 mths ago
      I pity the people who actually think of Stewart as a source for information
      • Coraxus 8 mths ago
        No, you should pity the fact that a comedy show is able to expose real issues where major news media in America fail. Need I say 9/11 First Responders Bill?
    • Y M  •  8 mths ago
      Ok , let see how many posters will SPIN this article to put down Fox...Why people are so stupid, if Fox is bad, lies, so why Fox is no.1?. And being no.1 that means money is rolling in...When WH openly shows its dislike toward Fox, that should tell you something , you are WH/Obama sheeps...
    • Jeremy  •  8 mths ago
      Obama didn't know it but his real hope and change was waking America up to Liberalism and forcing voters to pay attention to who we elect. Thanks Obama.........I've wanted my country back for quite a while.
    • Jeremy  •  8 mths ago
      @Frank Nitti. I have no idea? Take a look around you. Long time Democrat blue states and districts are turning red (Massachusetts, New Jersey, district 9 in New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, etc. YOU have not a clue. And stay tuned because you haven't seen anything yet. But then again you are obviously a liberal and we all know libs operate in a fantasy world. Get a clue
    • Frank Nitti  •  8 mths ago
      People like Jeremy and Twenty Five SSNO don't have a #$%$ clue as to what is happening in our country. The sad part is they never will either - even when they end up penniless and don't have a pot to tinkle in.
      • Y M 8 mths ago
        @Frank Nitti, why many dems/lib like you chose to close your eyes? Do you people sit and watch NBC,MSNBC for news and nothing else? You dont want to watch FOX, fine...check internet, use google, you maybe surprised of what you will find...and put aside the drinks...
    • Jeremy  •  8 mths ago
      #$%$ the liberal idiots are out in full effect today. Hey libs, just think Obama will not be re-elected and George Bush was......and George Bush was bad. So how intelligent are you people for continuing to support this idiot?
      • gloria 8 mths ago
        At least your willing to admit that George Bush was bad. I would go a stretch further and say "very bad" for America and I'm an independent voter.
      • Coraxus 8 mths ago
        Don't dump Liberals with Obama, idiot. The day he took office was the day he exposed himself to being a real Conservative corporate robot.
    • NotNaturalBorn  •  8 mths ago
      Liberal democrats can't stand the truth (like vampires can't stand sunlight). Little wonder they hate FOX news. The bible (of which they only quote for their convenience), informs us that "the devil is the father of all liars". Soon all you Obama supporters (& nation destroyers), will be able to spend eternity with your true parent.
      • R 8 mths ago
        Classic example of someone who has swallowed the media's hype, hook, line, and sinker. I hope you learn to think for yourself someday...
      • NotNaturalBorn 8 mths ago
        You R a #$%$ We all have eyes & ears. We don't need the media (or you) to tell us which way the wind blows. Obama shill & dipwad.
      • Coraxus 8 mths ago
        Incase you didn't know, Faux News shuns from facts like true vampires. They just make up crap they pull out of their stinking #$%$ It's Conservative morons such as yourself that can't bare the truth or acknowledge facts, even when they punch you straight in the face. Get real and buy yourself a brain for once.
    • Jeremy  •  8 mths ago
      I realize there are a lot of Libs posting here today, but you cannot deny how FOX has questioned Obama's experience, his radical ties, and the people Obama has surrounded himself with. No other news outlet looked into Obama like FOX did. And if they had, then FOX wouldn't have had the extreme and racist labels slapped on them. And Obama would not be president. America is now realizing what FOX was trying to tell them. Obama is a failure and is one and done. So long loser......
    • JASON K  •  8 mths ago
      That magazine might just be THE most unnecessary publication in the world.
    • Computer Eye  •  8 mths ago
      Do people still read rollingstone? Dinosaurs of media KEEP TRYING.
    • Computer Eye  •  8 mths ago
      FOX NEWS belongs on the JERRY SRINGER SHOW!
    • GOD±  •  8 mths ago
      JON STEWART DAILY SHOW IS THE BEST NEWS SHOW!
    • GOD±  •  8 mths ago
      Fox news = poor reporting and unethical behavior!
    • Clayno1  •  8 mths ago
      George Soros has got his spammers out in force today on Yahoo. How much does he pay? I need a job, The messiah Obama lied to me and wont put me to work.
    • headusher  •  8 mths ago
      He's a #$%$!!
    • R.U. Kidding  •  8 mths ago
      Stewart was a "little funny" years ago, anymore, not so much. He takes himself WAYYY too serious. Your not a news show Jon, and most people dont really give a fork what your personal political views are...
    • Bryrose  •  8 mths ago
      This guy actually thinks his shows is a news show now. What a putz!
    • DoglipsAz  •  8 mths ago
      Stewart is a #$%$ !!!!
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