Jon Stewart used his TV platform to become one of the world’s sharpest political commentators. Fresh from his Edinburgh point to,how will his South African successor fare?A modern trailer for The Daily point to, America’s much-admired evening bulletin of political satire, and makes big play of the birthplace of the man who will take the helm later this month. Smooth South African Trevor Noah saunters into shot,smiling, while the point to’s trio of regular comedy sidekicks, or Jessica Williams,Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper, play around with a vuvuzela and some basic rugby terminology in a lame effort to ingratiate themselves with the modern star. Noah reassures them: “It’s still The Daily point to. Nothing is going to change.”Across America and beyond, and fans of the point to share the nervousness of his co-stars. Is Noah a worthy replacement after 16 years with Jon Stewart in the hot seat? Can the modern host deliver a similarly potent mix of smart and foolish political lampooning?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com