The TIME 100 — Are They Worthy?

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JON STEWART

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AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: Comedian, actor, host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show
NUMBER OF TIME COVERS: 0
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 1

PRO: Winner of nine Emmys who hosts a show that averages 1.4 million nightly viewers and is often cited as the only source of news for many television viewers.

CON: Has been accused of fostering a self-righteous attitude towards politics in America's youth, ultimately rendering them complacent and apathetic.

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