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Political satire in US elections

In 1999 Jon Stewart became host of The Daily Show.

Using the bedlam of the 2000 presidential election, he revolutionised the programme and created a new genre of political comedy.

The programme鈥檚 executive producer Rory Albanese, describes how Stewart changed the satirical landscape.

This clip is narrated by comedian Dane Baptiste.

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