The Daily Show and Philosophy Moments of Zen in the Art of Fake News

"Want to know how Jon Stewart stacks up against public intellectuals past and present? How "The Daily Show" hones your critical thinking skills in the war on bad media, bullshit, and political spin? This work brings together nineteen essays on the many moments of Zen to be found in the artful humor of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report"."@en
"Want to know how Jon Stewart stacks up against public intellectuals past and present? How "The Daily Show" hones your critical thinking skills in the war on bad media, bullshit, and political spin? This work brings together nineteen essays on the many moments of Zen to be found in the artful humor of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report.""@en
"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."