Jon Stewart’s Children, and Trolling the Press Corps
In the years after 9/11, Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show” made political satire a central part of the media landscape. This hour, we hear from some of today’s leading practitioners: The New Yorker’s Andy Borowitz; Trevor Noah, of “The Daily Show”; Bassem Youssef; and the founders of Reductress. An alt-right blogger turned White House correspondent explains that journalism is only politics by other means. And the cartoonists Emily Flake and Drew Dernavich attempt to escape from an escape room.
Originally aired on April 7, 2017.
Andy Borowitz Reports
The New Yorker’s in-house satirist shares a moment from a Presidential Administration that’s almost beyond satire.
Trevor Noah Talks with David Remnick
Jon Stewart’s successor on “The Daily Show” had big shoes to fill, but the rise of Trump gave Trevor Noah the chance to prove his mettle.
Egypt’s “Daily Show” Goes off the Air
Bassem Youssef gave up practicing surgery to perform hard-hitting political satire. His enemies hit harder.
Introducing Reductress
Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo founded a satirical Web site that finds plenty of fodder in the way women’s magazines speak to their readers.
Trolling the Press Corps
A far-right blogger trolls the White House press corps.
Escaping the Escape Room
The cartoonists Emily Flake and Drew Dernavich attempt to escape from an escape room.
