The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Michael Wallis

Season 16 • 08/11/2011

Author Michael Wallis separates David Crockett the man from the myth.

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Moment of Zen - U.K. Hulkamaniacs

Hulk Hogan wants to grab the U.K.'s rioting Hulkamaniacs and shake them.
08/09/2011
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Advice for the Ladies

Jon warns women not to go out with any guys who approach them in bars and say, "My brother has an iPad."
08/10/2011
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The Obama Downgrade

Larry Wilmore believes that if Barack Obama's going to be labeled black, then he should own it, and by "own it," he means "rent it."
08/10/2011
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Crisis in Dairyland - Recall Edition

The historic ground zero fight for the future of Wisconsin's children's children's children comes down to whether one nice lady can beat another.
08/10/2011
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John Coffee

Law professor John Coffee explains why major credit rating agencies inflated their ratings and how they contributed to America's financial collapse.
08/10/2011
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Moment of Zen - Bert & Ernie's Relationship

Martin Bashir asks viewers if Bert and Ernie are having a love affair.
08/10/2011
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Moment of Zen - Mitt Romney at the Iowa Straw Poll

Mitt Romney surprises Fox News' Carl Cameron during a live Iowa straw poll report.
08/11/2011
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Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ames Entertainment Preview

The key to winning the Iowa straw poll isn't having the best platform and message, but having the most kick-ass tent.
08/11/2011
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Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Candidate Tent Coverage

The Best F#@king News Team Ever enjoys Republican candidate-provided petting zoos and fair food at the Iowa straw poll.
08/11/2011
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Lactate Intolerance

Fox News' Megyn Kelly returns from maternity leave with a more liberal perspective on mandated benefits and entitlement programs.
08/11/2011
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Michael Wallis

Author Michael Wallis uncovers the reality behind American folk hero David Crockett.
08/11/2011
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Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ron Paul & the Top Tier

Even when the media does remember Ron Paul, it's only to reassure themselves that there's no need to remember Ron Paul.
08/15/2011
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Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Michele Bachmann Wins & Tim Pawlenty Drops Out

Michele Bachmann wins "loser" in the Iowa straw poll, and Tim Pawlenty drops out of the presidential race.
08/15/2011
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Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Rick Perry Announces His Candidacy

Rick Perry is what happens if Lex Luthor distilled down George W. Bush essence and crossed it with gunpowder and semen from the finest thoroughbred in Lubbock.
08/15/2011
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Moment of Zen - Guns in Virginia Bars

Fox News' Brian Kilmeade urges viewers to grab a gun and go drinking in Virginia.
08/15/2011
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Ali Velshi

CNN correspondent Ali Velshi explores ways in which the American government can provide effective governance and reduce unemployment.
08/15/2011
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The Congressional Approver

Samantha Bee hits the streets of New York City to find one of the elusive 14-percenters who approve of Congress.
08/15/2011
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Indecision 2012 - Michele Bachmann Fever & Rick Perry's America

Americans can settle in for a lengthy media overfeeding at the trough of Michele Bachmann, and Rick Perry is cowboy boot-deep in hay, hitting on America.
08/16/2011
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Borders Goes Out of Business

John Hodgman suggests that bookstores replace their old-fashioned bookshelves with beautiful, well-appointed downloading pods.
08/16/2011
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Indecision 2012 - O, the Places He'll Go! - Obama in Minnesota

The swing states' naturally occurring red-white-and-blue bunting fields are in full bloom, and Barack Obama has some frequent Greyhound miles to burn.
08/16/2011
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Matt Long

Veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus and explains how he overcame the resulting physical and psychological damage.
08/16/2011
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