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It seems nearly impossible to keep the state of Arizona off of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, but, for once, an Arizona-based segment isn’t due to the actions of the state’s elected officials.
This time, Stewart gave his analysis of the Jodi Arias trial, specifically, the over-dramatic antics employed by CNN in its coverage of the case.
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Of the dramatics, Stewart spends most time skewering CNN’s decision to have split-screen coverage of two anchors — one of them Nancy Grace — talking to each other . . . in the same parking lot. Six parking spaces away, to be exact.
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Stewart also explores the possibility of Phoenix’s legendary Bus-Ness Monster being involved. You’ll have to watch the video for that to make any sense at all.
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