Comedian or Journalist

Posted in Ethics, Etiquette, Future of Journalism, Integrity, Interviewing, Journalism, New Media, Style by James Rowe on October 29, 2010

Comedy Channel star Jon Stewart certainly blurs distinctions between pundit, journalist and comedian. His recent interview with President Barack Obama was more probing than one conducted by network television news anchors, in my opinion. Stewart’s planned weekend “Rally to Restore Sanity” receives tremendous buzz and serious attention despite humorous roots. So when Jon Friedman, at MarketWatch, asks is Jon Stewart America’s anchor in waiting the question has gravitas.

Stewart defines himself as entertainer but do you believe his audience perceives him as more journalist?

James Rowe