by Michael Scarborough
GW's Lisner Auditorium will be on the national stage tomorrow night as it hosts Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart in a much anticipated debate dubbed "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium." The event, which is set to begin at 8 PM EST, will focus on current issues, the state of the nation, and other pertinent political topics.
While tickets to the show have been sold out for weeks, students and fans can still purchase them on third-party websites -- for a price, of course. Those interested in attending can expect to shell out anywhere between $200 to $2,000 for a single ticket on sites like Stub Hub, although quantities are becoming increasingly limited.
There is, however, a cheaper alternative for those on a tight budget. A $4.95 pay-per-view option is set up on the event website, www.therumble2012.com. Customers have the option of paying with a major credit card or PayPal and can stream live footage of the debate as it unfolds.
This will not be the first time the outspoken personalities have publicly clashed. Stewart and O'Reilly have traded jabs on each other's cable shows, arguing over topics such as the Obama presidency, the Tea Party, and U.S. foreign policy. Despite their disagreements, both men have expressed a light-hearted attitude towards the debate.
In an official press release, O'Reilly joked, "I had no idea my agent signed me up for this...How do I get out of it?"
Stewart inserted his own comedic take on the event, quipping, "I believe this will be a very enjoyable night for fans of our programs, political junkies, partisans, and people who just enjoy yelling."
WRGW News will be covering the event. Keep checking this blog for future updates and be sure to tune into our Monday 6 o'clock broadcast for a full recap of what is sure to be a lively exchange.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Monday, November 1, 2010
Hundreds of Thousands Gather For "Rally to Restore Sanity"
Over two hundred thousand people gathered this Saturday at the "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear", a rally hosted by John Stewart and Stephen Colbert. People came from all over the country to see the comedians put on a show in which they ribbed modern journalists and politicians while satirically arguing with each other. The show itself was apolitical, however, many political protesters demonstrated in the crowd and around the rally, especially at the Fox News truck.
Solid blocks of people stretched back along the national mall, far beyond the jumbo-trons set up for viewers. People at the back of the crowd were forced to strain their ears to try to hear the performance. GW freshmen Jim Crudele describes that he could "barely hear, from the distance and the ambulances that drove through the crowd every ten minutes". Even so, the crowd stood for hours listening to the hosts and various musical guests ranging from The Roots to Kid Rock.
The crowd, though mostly just normal audience members, was dotted with those dressed up or carrying signs. These people ranged from absurdest to political, with signs about tights not being pants and legalization of marijuana standings side by side. But as a whole, the event remained non-partisan with most costumes being just for fun.
As comical as the event was, it ended on a more serious note, with Stewart articulating the need for taking media with a grain of salt and embracing bipartisanship. After two more musical numbers, the crowd began to disperse, entertained, but sore after hours of standing crowded against each other to hear a message of sanity.
Solid blocks of people stretched back along the national mall, far beyond the jumbo-trons set up for viewers. People at the back of the crowd were forced to strain their ears to try to hear the performance. GW freshmen Jim Crudele describes that he could "barely hear, from the distance and the ambulances that drove through the crowd every ten minutes". Even so, the crowd stood for hours listening to the hosts and various musical guests ranging from The Roots to Kid Rock.
The crowd, though mostly just normal audience members, was dotted with those dressed up or carrying signs. These people ranged from absurdest to political, with signs about tights not being pants and legalization of marijuana standings side by side. But as a whole, the event remained non-partisan with most costumes being just for fun.
As comical as the event was, it ended on a more serious note, with Stewart articulating the need for taking media with a grain of salt and embracing bipartisanship. After two more musical numbers, the crowd began to disperse, entertained, but sore after hours of standing crowded against each other to hear a message of sanity.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Jon Stewart Performs for Colonials Weekend
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This weekend, comedian and “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart performed for GW students and their families in the Smith Center as part of Colonials Weekend. The crowd roared as Stewart tackled such issues as the shutting down of Guantanamo Bay, computer problems, and his kids.
Stewart focused predominantly on political issues, justifiable given his roots in political news satire and the school at which he was performing. Stewart gave his take on the “Birther” movement, gay marriage, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and religion and the sciences.
Responding to the “Birther” movement, made up of individuals who don’t believe President Obama was born in the United States, Stewart simply responded, “Well, he doesn’t go door to door showing it to people.”
On gay marriage, Stewart said that he could only “see it being an issue if it was, well, mandatory.”
Segueing into his disdain for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, which keeps homosexuals from serving in the military, Stewart sarcastically envisioned a scenario in which a lieutenant would shout “Private, shoot that man!” and the gay private would refuse to do so, saying “I can’t; he’s adorable.”
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Stewart also facetiously attacked minorities (being one himself as a Jewish man), telling them that they shouldn’t force everyone to celebrate diversity, such as in December during Christmas and Hanukkah. “They’re celebrating the birth of their savior,” he said of Christians who like to display Christmas trees in public places, “you’re celebrating the oil lasting longer than you thought it would.”
Occasionally Stewart would take on a serious tone, such as responding to critics of Bush – saying that he wasn’t stupid, he just had ideas some people didn’t like – and Obama – asserting that conservatives who think Obama is trying to take over the country need to learn that “there’s a difference between tyranny and losing.”
Despite some initial problems with hearing in the back of the gym-turned-auditorium, Stewart kept the audience laughing for the hour or so that he spoke, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation when he was finished.
[/caption]This weekend, comedian and “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart performed for GW students and their families in the Smith Center as part of Colonials Weekend. The crowd roared as Stewart tackled such issues as the shutting down of Guantanamo Bay, computer problems, and his kids.
Stewart focused predominantly on political issues, justifiable given his roots in political news satire and the school at which he was performing. Stewart gave his take on the “Birther” movement, gay marriage, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and religion and the sciences.
Responding to the “Birther” movement, made up of individuals who don’t believe President Obama was born in the United States, Stewart simply responded, “Well, he doesn’t go door to door showing it to people.”
On gay marriage, Stewart said that he could only “see it being an issue if it was, well, mandatory.”
Segueing into his disdain for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, which keeps homosexuals from serving in the military, Stewart sarcastically envisioned a scenario in which a lieutenant would shout “Private, shoot that man!” and the gay private would refuse to do so, saying “I can’t; he’s adorable.”
[caption id="attachment_3046" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="GW President Steven Knapp congratulates Stewart after the show. Alex Laska / WRGW News"]
[/caption]Stewart also facetiously attacked minorities (being one himself as a Jewish man), telling them that they shouldn’t force everyone to celebrate diversity, such as in December during Christmas and Hanukkah. “They’re celebrating the birth of their savior,” he said of Christians who like to display Christmas trees in public places, “you’re celebrating the oil lasting longer than you thought it would.”
Occasionally Stewart would take on a serious tone, such as responding to critics of Bush – saying that he wasn’t stupid, he just had ideas some people didn’t like – and Obama – asserting that conservatives who think Obama is trying to take over the country need to learn that “there’s a difference between tyranny and losing.”
Despite some initial problems with hearing in the back of the gym-turned-auditorium, Stewart kept the audience laughing for the hour or so that he spoke, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation when he was finished.
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This weekend, comedian and “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart performed for GW students and their families in the Smith Center as part of Colonials Weekend. The crowd roared as Stewart tackled such issues as the shutting down of Guantanamo Bay, computer problems, and his kids.
Stewart focused predominantly on political issues, justifiable given his roots in political news satire and the school at which he was performing. Stewart gave his take on the “Birther” movement, gay marriage, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and religion and the sciences.
Responding to the “Birther” movement, made up of individuals who don’t believe President Obama was born in the United States, Stewart simply responded, “Well, he doesn’t go door to door showing it to people.”
On gay marriage, Stewart said that he could only “see it being an issue if it was, well, mandatory.”
Segueing into his disdain for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, which keeps homosexuals from serving in the military, Stewart sarcastically envisioned a scenario in which a lieutenant would shout “Private, shoot that man!” and the gay private would refuse to do so, saying “I can’t; he’s adorable.”
Stewart also facetiously attacked minorities (being one himself as a Jewish man), telling them that they shouldn’t force everyone to celebrate diversity, such as in December during Christmas and Hanukkah. “They’re celebrating the birth of their savior,” he said of Christians who like to display Christmas trees in public places, “you’re celebrating the oil lasting longer than you thought it would.”
Occasionally Stewart would take on a serious tone, such as responding to critics of Bush – saying that he wasn’t stupid, he just had ideas some people didn’t like – and Obama – asserting that conservatives who think Obama is trying to take over the country need to learn that “there’s a difference between tyranny and losing.”
Despite some initial problems with hearing in the back of the gym-turned-auditorium, Stewart kept the audience laughing for the hour or so that he spoke, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation when he was finished.
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