Jon's the man!

... Mr. Stewart is “such a clear thinker” that he’s able to take “all these data points of spin and transparent falsehoods dished out in the form of political discourse” and “fish from that what is the true meaning, what are red herrings, false leads,” even as he performs the ambidextrous feat of “making jokes about it” at the same time.

... there is nothing sensation-seeking or mean-spirited about his exchanges. Nor does he shy away from heartfelt expressions of sadness and pain ...

It’s a wonderful feeling to have this toxin in your body in the morning, that little cup of sadness, and feel by 7 or 7:30 that night, you’ve released it in sweat equity and can move on to the next day.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/arts/television/17kaku.html?ex=1376798400&en=cf3e2ff585f58db8&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

He has invented quite a job-role for himself. Perfect confluence of strengths, passion and purpose. He has made quite a mockery of the established television news agencies, and rightfully so.