The Friday Link for 10/14/22

Let's just call this week the triumphant return of Jon Stewart.  

I'm not sure what happened in the last few months to reinvigorate Jon Stewart, but he's been as sharp and politically astute as ever.  I remember when people were terrified of him, but still would go on The Daily Show during his tenure because it was so damn popular.  His takedown of New York Times enabler Judith Miller was amazing.  It left me asking what would've happened if he was ever able to 'no holds barred' confront the W. Bush Administration after the Iraq War.

I wonder if he finally came to the understanding that his comedic style and his relentless interviewing ability are best served in a show reminiscent of his Daily Show days, a format he's now embracing more with the Apple TV show The Problem With Jon Stewart.

See for yourself.  Watch his methodical takedown of a clearly outmatched Arkansas Attorney General. He annihilates the state's arguments to ban gender affirmation in the state.

Here's another fantastic clip where he destroys the Right's argument that more taxes lead to unhappy people. Stewart juxtaposes exuberant Europeans happy to pay their taxes with the US' low tax rates and near non-existent quality of life for most. 

Welcome back, sir! You've been sorely missed.

Have a great weekend everyone.  Remember to get vaccinated!