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Jon Stewart
Comedian and former host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
Jon Stewart hosted The Daily Show, a satirical news and comedy show, for Comedy Central between 1999 and 2015. During that time, Stewart became known for his smart criticism of both news media and politicians.