Jon Stewart's Blog, page 148

Daniel Okrent

Daniel Okrent believes the lesson to be learned from Prohibition is that the government can't legislate against people's appetites.

The Crumpets Take Manhattan

America should buy the Queen of England so she can do odd jobs like mow lawns, sell hot dogs or be the Shake Weight spokesperson.

Wish You Weren't Here

Obama uses NASA to reach out to the Muslim world, while plans to build more mosques in America spark outrage.

7/6/10 in :60 Seconds

Nouriel Roubini agrees with Nancy Pelosi, Lewis Black covers the SpaghettiOs recall, and Jon remembers HoJo's with Julianne Moore.

Moment of Zen - Steve Doocy Reads Heat Wave E-Mails

A fellow from New York says it's so hot that his cockroaches are eating at his neighbor's house because they've got air conditioning.

New York City Heat Wave

It was so hot at Steve Doocy's house that his son's shoes started to melt out on the deck.

America's Got Nothing

Jon consults with economist Nouriel Roubini to see if he agrees with Nancy Pelosi's statements about unemployment benefits.

Back in Black - Product Recalls

If Lewis Black didn't know any better, he'd think companies selling us broken cars and poisoned medicines are just in it for the money.

Steele Crazy After All These Years

RNC Chairman Michael Steele defends his controversial comments about Afghanistan from his 5th of July vegan barbecue.

7/5/10 in :60 Seconds

Michael Steele defends his Afghanistan comments, John Oliver talks to an endangered racist, and Jon wants to be a guest on Denis Leary's "Rescue Me."