The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 13 Episode 34

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 13 Episode 34 Ronald Kessler

  • March 12, 2008
  • 6.5  (18)

Ronald Kessler, an American journalist and author, joins host Jon Stewart on The Daily Show for season 13 episode 34. Kessler has just published a book about the United States Secret Service, and he discusses his findings with Stewart.

The interview begins with Kessler discussing the history of the Secret Service and its role in protecting the President of the United States. He explains that the Secret Service was originally created to fight counterfeiting but has since taken on the additional responsibility of protecting the President. Kessler goes on to describe some of the challenges faced by Secret Service agents, including the constant threats to the President's safety and the difficulty of keeping up with advances in technology used by potential attackers.

Stewart raises the issue of recent controversies surrounding the Secret Service, including prostitution scandals and security breaches at the White House. Kessler responds that these incidents are largely the result of a lack of leadership and funding for the agency. He argues that the Secret Service needs more resources and better management in order to address these issues and maintain the security of the President.

The conversation then turns to Kessler's book, which includes some explosive allegations about the personal behavior of past Presidents and their families. Kessler claims that George H.W. Bush had numerous extramarital affairs, and that Bill Clinton had his own problems with infidelity. He also alleges that First Lady Laura Bush had a "wild" past before she met her future husband. Stewart expresses skepticism about these claims, but Kessler insists that his sources are reliable and that he has evidence to back up his claims.

The interview ends with Kessler discussing his thoughts on the current political climate and the upcoming Presidential election. He predicts that Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic nomination and that the Republican nominee will likely be someone with little political experience, such as Donald Trump or Ben Carson. Kessler expresses concern about the possibility of a Trump presidency, saying that he is not qualified for the job and would be a disaster for the country.

Overall, this episode of The Daily Show provides an interesting and informative look at the United States Secret Service and its role in protecting the President. Kessler's insights and allegations about past Presidents and their families add a scandalous twist to the conversation, but the focus remains on the important work of the Secret Service and the challenges it faces in keeping the President safe.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 12, 2008
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (18)