The Daily Show and philosophy: Moment of Zen in the art of fake news

Roben Torosyan is a contributing author, Public discourse and the Stewart model of critical thinking , p. 107-120. Book description: An entertaining and insightful examination of the Emmy-award winning American satirical news show, broadcast on Comedy Central in the US, and (in an edited edition) on More4 in the UK and CNN International around the world. * Includes discussion of both The Daily Show and its spin-off show, The Colbert Report * Showcases philosophers at their best, discussing truth, knowledge, reality and the American Way * Highlights the razor sharp critical skills of Jon Stewart and his colleagues * Faces tough and surprisingly funny questions about politics, religion, and power head on. - Publisher description.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/cae-books/1005/thumbnail.jp