The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 14 Episode 13

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 14 Episode 13 Jimmy Carter

  • January 26, 2009
  • 7.0  (27)

Jimmy Carter was the 13th episode of the 14th season of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In this episode, former President Jimmy Carter was the guest of honor. Jon Stewart started the show by welcoming the audience and expressing his excitement about interviewing the 39th President of the United States.

The show started with Jon asking Jimmy Carter about his current initiatives and works. The conversation quickly turned to Syria, with Jon asking about Carter's opinions on the matter. Carter expressed his views on the Syrian crisis, saying that he believes it's the result of years of political oppression and violence. He also stated that the U.S. should tread carefully before taking any military action and that diplomatic efforts should be exercised before any military intervention.

The conversation then shifted to a more personal note, with Jon asking Carter to reflect on his life and legacy. Carter was candid in his responses, talking about his humble beginnings growing up on a farm in Georgia and how that laid the foundation for his work in public service. He also talked about his presidency, discussing some of the highs and lows of his time in office.

Throughout the interview, Carter remained humble and grounded, reflecting on his accomplishments and setbacks with equal humility. At one point, he even joked about his failed re-election campaign, saying that he probably would've had a better chance if he had "attacked Iran." Carter's humor and authenticity were on full display, and Jon Stewart seemed genuinely awed by the man sitting across from him.

After the interview with Carter, Jon Stewart turned his attention to the news of the day. He tackled a wide range of topics, from Republican efforts to defund Obamacare to the state of the economy. As always, Stewart's commentary was sharp and incisive, calling out hypocrisy and exposing the absurdities of our political system.

One of the highlights of the show was a segment on Fox News' coverage of the government shutdown. Stewart played several clips of Fox News anchors and commentators bashing the Obama administration for the shutdown, despite the fact that it was caused by Republican obstructionism. The segment was hilarious and outrageous, highlighting the absurdity of Fox News' partisan coverage.

Overall, the Jimmy Carter episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart was a powerful and moving tribute to a great American Statesman. It was also a reminder of the power of humor and satire to expose the truth and hold those in power accountable. The episode was a masterclass in political commentary and satire, and a fitting tribute to one of our greatest living Presidents.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 26, 2009
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (27)