Comedy Central greenlights Jordan Klepper as host for new late night show

Comedy Central is once again diving into the talent pool of The Daily Show to figure out a new show… MORE

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Jon Stewart went on Colbert to tell the media how to get its groove back

Jon Stewart definitely doesn’t seem to miss being a late night talk show host. The grueling daily schedule is definitely… MORE

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Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Late Show’ with an Important Message for the Mainstream Media

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert welcomes back his old pal Jon Stewart to deliver an important message to the mainstream media: It’s time to break up with Donald Trump. “Here is my point: This breakup with Donald Trump has given you, the media, an amazing opportunity for self-reflection and […]

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John Oliver Talks Parenthood, Jon Stewart, and Hosting ‘Last Week Tonight’ in the Trump Era

Ahead of Last Week Tonight’s return to HBO this weekend, Rolling Stone sat down with John Oliver for a lengthy interview about comedy’s role in the Trump era, balancing his TV job with his newer job as a parent, how he chooses topics for long Last Week Tonight segments, and more. Here’s Oliver on the […]

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Jon Stewart reads our President’s next batch of Executive Orders

Since his retirement, Jon Stewart has popped up here and there for a quick interview, or sketch, or two. He’s… MORE

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Jon Stewart Stops by ‘The Late Show’ to Reveal Some Upcoming Trump Executive Orders

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert welcomes his old friend Jon Stewart to present the audience, in character as Donald Trump, with some of the president’s upcoming executive orders — and also some helpful wisdom for those who oppose him. “We have never faced this before: purposeful, vindictive chaos. But […]

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Jon Stewart tells Tom Brokaw that social media has “democratized abuse”

In a conversation celebrating Tom Brokaw’s 50-year career with NBC News, Jon Stewart told the veteran newscaster that social media has “democratized abuse.” More specifically, here’s the exchange: JON STEWART: Social media, I think, has democratized abuse. As well as, brought community. You’ve seen so many technological advances, has there ever been one that was […]

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Behind the scenes at Colbert’s Late Show premiere: 7 deep cuts

Being in the audience for the premiere of Colbert’s Late Show: great privilege, or the greatest? Put me down for “greatest.”

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