Long before "fake news" became a phrase some people used to dismiss anything they disagreed with, fake news was what made The Daily Show so popular. Although The Daily Show originally began in 1996 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While loyal viewers worried about whether or why is The Daily Show being canceled, other viewers liked the variety and hoped the ...

Since its debut in 1996, The Daily Show has been a cornerstone of political satire and late-night comedy. Under Jon Stewart's iconic leadership from 1999 to 2015, it evolved into a cultural phenomenon ...

This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its ...