The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Norman Ornstein & Thomas Mann

Season 17 • 06/04/2012

Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein say the problem solvers in Washington are gone.

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05:06

Drink Different - Pick Your Poison
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Michael Bloomberg proposes a super-sizedsugary drinks ban, but ignores the real reason for New York City's collective weight gain in recent decades.
05/31/2012
03:22

Drink Different
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Mayor Bloomberg's proposed extra-large soda ban combines the draconian government overreach people love, with the probable lack of results they expect.
05/31/2012
00:36

Moment of Zen - Off-Limits Beverages
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The Daily Show's Kevin Bleyer rewrites history in "Me the People," and Fox News reports on Mayor Bloomberg's plan to ban large sodas.
05/31/2012
05:29

Moscow Mules
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Wyatt Cenac reports that Russia's opposition to intervention in Syria is really just an attempt to regain its status as the Evil Empire.
05/31/2012
06:07

Jim Parsons
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"The Big Bang Theory" star and Broadway actor Jim Parsons would rather be unemployed in NYC than Los Angeles.
05/31/2012
04:04

Polish That Turd - Jobs Report
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Following disappointing unemployment news, it's time for the Obama administration to play another round of America's most fragrant game show, "Polish That Turd."
06/04/2012
00:16

Moment of Zen - Royal Jubilation
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Poor weather doesn't lessen enthusiasm for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
06/04/2012
03:18

The Queen Who Stares at Boats - Royal Jubilee
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John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, where inclement weather cannot dampen CNN and Great Britain's enthusiasm.
06/04/2012
02:11

Intro - Jon Witnesses the First No-Hitter in Mets History
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Mets fans have suffered much over the years, which is why moments of joy like Johan Santana's no-hitter are even more appreciated.
06/04/2012
04:35

The Queen Who Stares at Boats
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Only CNN went full-flotilla with two solid hours covering the orgy of excitement that is Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.
06/04/2012
06:33

Norman Ornstein & Thomas Mann
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Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann, authors of "It's Even Worse Than It Looks," explain how obstructionism impacts the American political process.
06/04/2012
04:02

Minority Unemployment
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Al Madrigal reports that national Latino unemployment numbers pale in comparison to the 98.7% unemployment rate that Latinos face in show business.
06/05/2012
04:39

Madison Men - Wisconsin Recall
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Wyatt Cenac learns that a million-plus Wisconsinites can't be wrong, but apparently 1,123,591 can when it comes to voting for Scott Walker.
06/05/2012
07:54

Gary Johnson
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Libertarian presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson will come at Barack Obama from the left and at Mitt Romney from the right.
06/05/2012
03:39

Madison Men
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Wisconsin's Governor Scott Walker is a villain to some and a hero to others.
06/05/2012
00:12

Moment of Zen - Wisconsin Voters
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Wisconsin voters are divided on the benefits of Scott Walker's recall election.
06/05/2012
06:04

Michael Fassbender
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"Prometheus" star Michael Fassbender swaps acting school stories with Jon, and introduces the "Prometheus" finger.
06/06/2012
06:02

Game of Drones
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Barack Obama orders another Al Qaeda hit in Pakistan, and Fox News likens the EPA's aerial drones to the military's Hellfire missile carriers.
06/06/2012
03:06

Madison Men - Douche Fever Strikes Wisconsin
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Samantha Bee reports that normally mild-mannered Wisconsinites, incensed by the failed effort to recall Governor Scott Walker, are showing symptoms of douche fever.
06/06/2012
00:16

Moment of Zen - Scott Walker Remains Wisconsin's Governor
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Protests in Wisconsin continue, despite final election results showing Scott Walker is still governor.
06/06/2012
04:34

Madison Men - Scott Walker Prevails in Wisconsin Recall
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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker survives a recall election, and the news networks embrace their sides of the winning and losing campaigns.
06/06/2012
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