Jon Stewart Blasts GOP Senators For Blocking Health Care Bill For Veterans: "Cowards, All Of Them" Jon Stewart has never been one to hold back when it comes to just causes and fair play. Benzinga · Jul 29, 2022
Jon Stewart shuts down GOP spending concerns on burn pits bill: ‘Hunter Biden didn’t sneak in’ Comedian has been a leading supporter of bill to help veterans suffering from illnesses related to toxic burn pits The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Stewart calls out Cruz-Hawley fist-bump "Way to go, guys! You finally handed it to 'big veteran with cancer,'" Stewart tells Republicans Salon · Jul 29, 2022
The late-night 'recession' is here. And it will hit underrepresented voices hardest The night before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, Samantha Bee delivered an impassioned call to arms on her late-night show, "Full Frontal." Los Angeles Times · Jul 29, 2022
The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam. WEKU · Jul 29, 2022
‘You just sentenced veterans to death’: Democrats and veterans outraged as GOP senators block burn pits bill A staggering 25 GOP senators who voted to pass the bill last month suddenly changed their minds and voted no on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents. WEKU · Jul 28, 2022
Anger as Republicans block bill to help military veterans exposed to toxins Jon Stewart, who has lobbied for bipartisan bill to expand healthcare for veterans, condemns ‘stab-vets-in-the-back senators’ The Guardian - US · Jul 28, 2022
What links Mr Bean to George Bush via the Wu-Tang Clan? With Rowan Atkinson’s Man vs Bee creating a buzz, we follow a swarm of entertainers down the rabbit hole, including Eddie Izzard, Jon Stewart and GZA The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022
House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits "Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote. Axios · Jul 14, 2022
Jon Stewart rejects suggestion that he’d run for president in 2024: ‘No thank you’ A viral op-ed published last week promoted a theory that the former Daily Show host could have a good shot at the 2024 Democratic ticket if Joe Biden ducks out The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Jon Stewart shuts down rumors of 2024 presidential run: ‘Ummm…No thank you’ He’s not joking about this. Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022
BREAKING: Jon Stewart Reveals He Used To Go On Shroom Binges And Could Perform The Day After, No Problems Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, producer, director, actor and former host of "The Daily Show," recently appeared on the "Til This Day with Radio Rahim" podcast. Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022
New this week: Luke Combs, Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Soccer Mommy and Luke Combs, the the action comedy “The Man From Toronto” starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, and the 10-episode, coming-of-age comedy “Gordita Chronicles.” The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 5 shows to watch: 'Daily Show' alums reunite to honor Jon Stewart in Mark Twain Prize telecast '2022 Mark Twain Prize: Jon Stewart'
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022 Emotional mother-in-law says she no longer has to ‘carry’ late veteran ‘on shoulders’ as burn pits bill passes The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act passed the Senate on Thursday – on the ninth birthday of the late Sergeant Robinson’s daughter
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022 Nabi Roshan: Afghanistan’s Jon Stewart forced into exile Nabi Roshan, whose show used to be watched by millions, now lives as a refugee in Albania.
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2022 ‘He has been forgotten’: why humorist Art Buchwald should be remembered A new biography celebrates the sharp humour and difficult life of the Pulitzer-winning newspaper humourist, once known as ‘the wit of Washington’
Roll Call · Jun 3, 2022 Toxic exposure bill would rewrite America’s compact with veterans Congress appears likely to pass legislation that would make millions more veterans eligible for disability and health care benefits.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Jon Stewart calls on US lawmakers to ‘do the right thing’ by US veterans while sending aid to Ukraine Last month, the US Senate voted to send $40bn to Ukraine. Some Republicans are balking at spending around $1bn on their own sick veterans
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Jon Stewart slams Americans for tweeting about Memorial Day but not showing up for veterans over burn pits US Senate is expected to vote on the Honoring our PACT Act in early June with veterans advocate Jon Stewart saying only six more senators are needed to pass the landmark bill
Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022 Chappelle 'felt good' his friends broke attacker's arm, but not everyone's laughing Even if Dave Chappelle was shaken after being attacked by a man onstage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, he continued to joke about the shocking incident at the show and reportedly at its after-party.
Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022 Joe-kes galore: Biden could draw on past Correspondents' dinners to entertain the guests WASHINGTON — Not since 2016 has a sitting president attended a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in person, but in a sign that history repeats itself, President Joe Biden might be able to recycle some material from his predecessors.
Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022 Here are some jokes that Joe Biden could recycle at this year’s White House correspondents' dinner - Roll Call Not since 2016 has a president attended a White House correspondents' dinner in person, but Joe Biden might be able to recycle some material.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022 Comedian Jon Stewart Feted for Humor, Advocacy with Mark Twain Prize Comedian Jon Stewart became the 23rd recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, with tributes from late night television hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel plus music from singer Bruce Springsteen. Stewart, who captured the American zeitgeist while zinging politicians and the…