The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 10 Episode 86 Bernard Goldberg

Bernard Goldberg is the 86th episode of the tenth season of the American political satire show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In this episode, Jon Stewart interviews Bernard Goldberg, a former CBS News correspondent who's written a book called "A Slobbering Love Affair: The True (And Pathetic) Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media." Goldberg discusses why he believes the media was biased towards Barack Obama during his presidential campaign and accuses journalists of having a liberal agenda.

Stewart challenges Goldberg's claims of media bias by pointing out that some media outlets were critical of Obama, such as Fox News. He also questions Goldberg's use of anecdotes to back up his argument, and asks why he assumes that journalists are all liberal and have a unified agenda. Goldberg counters that Fox News is the exception rather than the norm, and that even though some journalists may not be explicitly liberal, they still hold left-leaning values that influence their reporting.

Throughout the interview, Goldberg and Stewart engage in a lively debate about the role of the media in shaping public opinion, highlighting on various instances where reporters take sides, ignore stories, or use different standards while covering political figures. Goldberg argues that the media should be nonpartisan and unbiased, while Stewart sees the media's role as reflecting reality as best it can, but ultimately catering to the interests of their audience.

This episode of The Daily Show is an excellent demonstration of the show's focus on dissecting political rhetoric and media biases in a humorous and informative manner. It highlights the show's ability to tackle complex political issues while still delivering entertaining content. The interview between Goldberg and Stewart is engaging and informative, offering unique perspectives on the role of the media in shaping public opinion. Overall, the episode provides a fascinating exploration of the relationship between politics and media and is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand better how the media operates in the United States.