The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 20 Episode 6

Ep 6. Sen. Marco Rubio

  • TV-14
  • January 13, 2015
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In season 20 episode 6 of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the focus is on Republican Senator Marco Rubio. The episode starts with a satirical segment, where correspondent Michael Che interviews members of the public on the street asking them if they know who Marco Rubio is and what he stands for. The responses are comical, with people struggling to identify the Senator or his policies.

As the episode progresses, Jon Stewart and his team delve deeper into Senator Rubio's stance on various issues, including his views on immigration reform and climate change. There is also a discussion on how Rubio's Cuban heritage could affect his appeal to Latino voters in the upcoming presidential election.

The show then features an interview with human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai. Yousafzai, who survived a gunshot wound to the head by the Taliban in 2012 for campaigning for girls' education, talks about her work in advocating for girls' education and empowering young people around the world. She also discusses her recent trip to Nigeria to meet with the families of the kidnapped Chibok girls, noting the importance of education in fighting extremism.

In the second half of the show, the focus returns to Senator Rubio, with a segment mocking his use of a private plane for political fundraising trips. The segment takes a humorous approach, featuring comedians Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams as they contrast Rubio's lavish travel arrangements with the more humble campaign methods of other candidates.

Another segment takes a satirical look at Rubio's response to President Obama's historic visit to Cuba in March 2016. The episode features a humorous skit, with correspondent Roy Wood Jr. posing as the Senator's spokesperson and fielding imaginary phone calls from angry constituents who are outraged by Rubio's opposition to the diplomatic thaw with Cuba.

The show concludes with a final segment, featuring a mock ad for Rubio's presidential campaign. The ad highlights his well-coiffed hair, his love for Cuban sandwiches, and his use of key buzzwords like "liberty" and "prosperity" to appeal to conservative voters.

Overall, season 20 episode 6 of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is a satirical yet insightful look at a prominent Republican presidential candidate. Through witty commentary, humorous segments, and a thought-provoking interview with an inspiring young activist, this episode provides a comprehensive perspective on the issues and personalities shaping the 2016 presidential race.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 13, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Language
    English