The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 14 Episode 96 Brian Williams

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart season 14 episode 96, titled "Brian Williams," features a discussion on the controversy surrounding the former NBC Nightly News anchor. Brian Williams had been suspended from his job after exaggerating an Iraq War story, causing a huge uproar in the media.

Jon Stewart begins the episode by poking fun at the media's reaction to the scandal, as well as the media's obsession with covering itself. He highlights the fact that Brian Williams' suspension was unprecedented, and questions the motivations behind the media's response.

Stewart then transitions into a segment aimed at analyzing the media's coverage of the Iraq War, questioning whether or not the media played a role in promoting the war. He plays several clips of news anchors and journalists presenting information that was either incorrect or misleading, showcasing a pattern of media misinformation.

The episode then shifts gears, with Jon Stewart bringing on comedian and Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi to discuss the importance of representation in media. The two discuss the lack of diversity in newsrooms, and how this can affect the way stories are frames and presented to the public.

Finally, Jon Stewart brings on journalist and author Glenn Greenwald to discuss the state of journalism in the digital age. Greenwald discusses the importance of independent journalism, and how the rise of social media has changed the way news is consumed and disseminated.

Throughout the episode, Jon Stewart weaves jokes and humor into the conversation, providing a lighthearted and comedic take on the serious issue of media accountability and the importance of responsible journalism.