The Daily Show as Substantive as Network News

It's no joke: IU study finds The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to be as substantive as network news:

"It is clearly a humor show, first and foremost," Fox said of Stewart's program. "But there is some substance on there, and in some cases, like John Edwards announcing his candidacy, the news is made on the show. You have real newsmakers coming on, and yes, sometimes the banter and questions get a little silly, but there is also substantive dialogue going on … It's a legitimate source of news."

This is where I go to get the straight poop on the hot button topics of the day. This is also where I go to laugh my ass off. It's win/win!