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52. True, but I'm not sure there is anything on these days like Crossfire.

Wed Oct 8, 2014, 09:23 PM

Oct 2014

Most of the (undeniably worse) terrible mainstream media today isn't left vs right screaming at each other. It's one or the other. Or at least it seems to me -- I stopped watching anything on TV even vaguely about current events other than TDS and Colbert, and I DVR those to watch in a batch at the end of the week. Beyond that, it's DVDs, movie channels, or streaming Netflix or Prime.

And man, am I a lot happier. If I only had quality internet service with reasonable bandwidth, I'd drop my dish altogether and switch to pure streaming. Thankfully (really!) the population density here is low enough that there isn't even cable on our street.

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NBC Wanted to Hire Jon Stewart As Host of Meet the Press [View all] Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 OP

And I hope the POTUS never sits down with that asshole EVER again. n/t Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #1

a better choice would have beem roomtomove Oct 2014 #2

I so Rebl Oct 2014 #36

Oh, to be able to Rec a reply AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #55

Stewart knows a LOT and has plenty of gravitas.... Adrahil Oct 2014 #69

ATTN NBC Botany Oct 2014 #3

Even better -Keith Olbermann on point Oct 2014 #7

I agree...nt abakan Oct 2014 #11

He would have been great. n/t Cleita Oct 2014 #18

Another good choice AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #56

Jon Stewart and Rachael have the same hair. YOHABLO Oct 2014 #45

ironically Stewart is at his weakest in his interviewing but it still vastly better than Gregory or dsc Oct 2014 #4

I disagree. candelista Oct 2014 #13

His interviews are highly edited mostly. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #27

Is that bad or good? Aren't all shows "highly edited"? nm rhett o rick Oct 2014 #37

Monday Night Raw is not. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #43

LOL. I get it, but I still bet it's highly edited. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #44

That's a problem. Political Guests should be unconfortable 2banon Oct 2014 #64

If you're basing this on his interviews on The Daily Show... eggplant Oct 2014 #21

Yes, here is why Crossfire went off the air csziggy Oct 2014 #31

I never tire of watching that. n/t eggplant Oct 2014 #49

The only problem - Mainstream Media is still hurting this country csziggy Oct 2014 #51

True, but I'm not sure there is anything on these days like Crossfire. eggplant Oct 2014 #52

Crossfire sucked for a very long time csziggy Oct 2014 #53

I don't even need to watch it to know it! JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #78

But he's a guest there rather than an interviewer. Orsino Oct 2014 #72

My point is that TDS isn't a news show. eggplant Oct 2014 #73

My point is that has never interviewed anyone for a news show. Orsino Oct 2014 #76

Sorry, I didn't mean to say that he's *only* a comedian. eggplant Oct 2014 #79

I also suspect he'd be great. Orsino Oct 2014 #80

I agree. on both points. n/t 2banon Oct 2014 #63

Hiring Stewart for MTP would've neutralized his effectiveness RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #5

That's why I'm pissed about Colbert (who I AM a big fan of) going to TLS Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 #6

Agreed. Colbert has basically been bought off. n/t RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #9

That is unfair. Justice Oct 2014 #19

In other words, he will engage in self-censorship. I rest my case. RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #22

Colbert is brilliant. The Late Show will expose him to an immense audience. Zen Democrat Oct 2014 #54

Agreed. eggplant Oct 2014 #74

I'll hope to see his Colbert character appear again. n/t Orsino Oct 2014 #77

+1......n/t Hotler Oct 2014 #70

While I might agree that it would dilute his effectiveness, it would be better than Todd. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #38

Your point is well taken RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #46

Granted that our society idolizes wealth, but there are some good people out there. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #60

I would be happy with either Stewart or Maddow gopiscrap Oct 2014 #8

I Think Jon Would Have Been a Quantum Upgrade Over Todd colsohlibgal Oct 2014 #10

Interesting davidpdx Oct 2014 #12

hahahahaha wheniwasincongress Oct 2014 #14

To which Stewart responded: Earth_First Oct 2014 #15

Since chuck hasn't done squat to improve the ratings, I wonder how long they'll let him stay there. calimary Oct 2014 #16

Is There A Pool Going To Bet On How Long Chucky Toad Will Last As Host Of MTP?..... global1 Oct 2014 #24

Well, it used to be they gave you 13 weeks - one quarter to make your mark. calimary Oct 2014 #61

Goes to show how clueless and off the rails NBC is. Cleita Oct 2014 #17

I agree. Rachel would be perfect. Chemisse Oct 2014 #20

Your mistake lies in believing that they care about journalism. RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #23

I can't disagree with you. n/t Cleita Oct 2014 #26

They fact that they gave Chucky MTP should be indication enough... toddwv Oct 2014 #34

Jon is closer to a journalist than anyone in Corp-Media. He probably has trouble rhett o rick Oct 2014 #39

I think Daniel Tosh would be fun as MTP host. nt valerief Oct 2014 #25

Rachel Maddow would be WONDERfUL as host of MTP. She's a serious, smart, personable, northoftheborder Oct 2014 #28

MTP gets most of it's interviews from the conservative side. They are willing guests because they rhett o rick Oct 2014 #41

During this entire thread.... IkeRepublican Oct 2014 #29

Long time Stewart fan - from before his MTv show days underpants Oct 2014 #30

I agree. nm rhett o rick Oct 2014 #42

If NBC hired Jon Stewart for MTP, they would have killed the canard that big media is run by Jewish AngryAmish Oct 2014 #32

Was this a joke? Shrike47 Oct 2014 #35

I am dead serious. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #40

You do know he's Jewish right? genxlib Oct 2014 #48

What? If that was true why wouldn't he use his name. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #50

Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #57

Um, no. eggplant Oct 2014 #75

Jon Stewart is Jewish. 2banon Oct 2014 #65

Actually "Stewart" is a Scottish name, which has it's roots in Gael. (Not Anglo) 2banon Oct 2014 #66

I might have watched MTP with Stewart. Sure won't with Todd. Shrike47 Oct 2014 #33

What is the point in watching any of these Sunday talk shows? YOHABLO Oct 2014 #47

What the hell would the DC crowd do when asked a real question or when Stewart yurbud Oct 2014 #58

Stewart Would Have Been Great, If And Only If.... supercats Oct 2014 #59

I actually posted that recommendation here on du. Rather amusing to read but 2banon Oct 2014 #62

I find it amazing that there are no Tim Russert's out there mackerel Oct 2014 #67

I really like the commercials they're running.... AngryOldDem Oct 2014 #68

Anyone they put there.. sendero Oct 2014 #71