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Dec 14, 2016 27 min

We Could Use Jon Stewart Right Now

from The Gist Hosted by Peach Fish Productions

Jon Stewart had a rough time hosting The Daily Show. By 2015, he hadn't had a good night's sleep in years. Exposure to Fox News had taken a toll. Writer Chris Smith chronicles Stewart's reign in a new oral history, which looks at the comedian's broader impact on political culture. For the Spiel, Mike has cat scratch fever! Literally. Today's sponsors: Betterment, the largest automated investing service. Get up to six months of investing free when you go to Betterment.com/gist. And Bon Appetit. For a limited time, you can give a one-year subscription to Bon Appetit for 15 percent off. Plus, they'll even throw in a cool tote bag! Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.

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