q's pop culture panel on the real legacy of Jon Stewart
In the lead up to the final episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, we reflect on the show's lasting cultural impact.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart airs, with its namesake at the helm, for the final time Thursday night. Over 17 seasons, the satirical news show has become one of the most influential TV programs of its time — changing not only the genre of political comedy but arguably political culture more generally.
In the lead-up to the last show, q's pop culture panel — Stephen Marche, Emily Keeler and Briony Smith — convenes to discuss the end of an era.
q: Are you a Daily Show fan? Can you think of a time you followed a real news story more closely thanks to commentary made on the show?
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