Tag: Jon Stewart

British Labour Party candidate Faiza Shaheen was barred from running for parliament due to liking social media posts, including one linking to an old Jon Stewart joke about Israel.
In this podcast episode titled "The Local Yokels Edition," Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron cover the topics of the ease of getting elected to public office in a democracy, the job security of mayors in major cities in Israel, and Jon Stewart's viral commentary on the Gaza war.
Jon Stewart recently discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on The Daily Show, proposing three plans for peace, including a NATO-type agreement called Middle East Treaty Organization (METO).
This article discusses five key things to know about Jon Stewart's Jewish mother, Marian Leibowitz.
Jon Stewart is set to make a comeback to The Daily Show, hosting the show on Mondays.
Jon Stewart, the iconic Jewish comedian and former host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, is set to return to the show as a part-time host and executive producer on Mondays from February 12 through the November election.
"Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Is an Ode to a Truly Unique Jewish Genius" is a documentary that explores the life and career of Albert Brooks, a Jewish comedian, actor, and director.
In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent instances of antisemitism in celebrity culture, including Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, and Dave Chappelle.
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent antisemitism scandals and humorously referred to himself as the "spokesjew."
The author argues that Mort Sahl, the late comedian known for his political commentary, should be the next host of The Daily Show.
Jon Stewart clarified in a video that he was joking when he suggested that goblin characters in the Harry Potter series resembled antisemitic stereotypes.
In Jon Stewart's new show, "The Problem with Jon Stewart," he addresses serious topics and advocates for social issues rather than focusing on being funny.
President Trump criticized comedian Jon Stewart in 2013 on Twitter, referring to him by his birth name, Jonathan Leibowitz, which was perceived by some as invoking Stewart's Judaism.
Jon Stewart, the iconic host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" known for his sharp satire on politics and media, announced his departure from the show after 16 years, expressing gratitude for the privilege it has been.
The text discusses the idea of Jewish celebrities reclaiming their birth names as a way to celebrate their Jewish heritage and combat past anti-Semitism.