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Something Light
For his third time back behind the desk of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart said things would be different from the first two, which he said had been “very controversial.”
“A lot of discourse around it. A lot of carping back and forth. A lot of anger. A lot of commentary,” Stewart said. “Tonight, I’m done with it. Tonight is perhaps an amuse-bouche. A trifle. Something light!” That turned out to be the war in Gaza.
After a “Middle East Conflict Disclaimer Cam” advised viewers that the following discussion was “not meant to endorse or justify either side,” Stewart dove in — calling out Israel for killing civilians, Hamas for calling for Israel’s annihilation, and the United States and the rest of the world for not stopping the suffering. He also floated a few peace proposals of his own.
“Among voters with a college degree, he and Haley were virtually tied, but Trump won by a large margin among voters without a college degree. He does well with noneducated voters. Absolutely dominates among voters who’ve been hit on the head with a boulder or a falling brick.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“Let me make it clear for those who are confused about why Nikki Haley is still in this race — it’s because the guy she’s competing against has 91 criminal charges against him, in New York, in Florida, in Washington and in Georgia. That’s why she’s staying in it. It’s like being Charlie Sheen’s understudy in a Broadway play. Pretty good chance you’re getting onstage.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
The Bits Worth Watching
A decade after appearing on the first episode of “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” President Biden reunited with Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler for Monday’s 10th anniversary.
What We’re Excited About on Tuesday Night
Jennifer Hudson will sit down with Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday.
