This has to have been said before...

I was in between having things to do at work the other day, so I watched our CNN feed, which happened to have Larry King interviewing Jon Stewart. As always, Mr. Stewart impressed with his mix of humor and frustrated yet optimistic observations on America and the media in particular.

I tend to reject outright/cult-like love for any particular entertainer, even when the back of my head is gushing with "gosh that guy sure is good." (apparently my subconscious is from the 1950's) Yet every time I see Stewart interviewed in a non-humorous fashion; I can only think of how I really want him to have an even more prominent role. It seems like he'd be a good choice for the next Larry King [insert Larry king is ageless joke], but perhaps slightly more involved in his guest's discussions. He is knowledgeable, asks pointed questions when needed, and I think in that role would strive to be fairly neutral.

I don't think he'd do it though. Comedy Central offers the shield of humor, where he can get away with a little more. Everyone laughs, even when underneath they know how close to the truth the joke is. Stewart is aware of this, and has commented on it.

However, it's time for me to turn on the TV, other than comedy central, and find a person I can trust to handle the responsibility. More and more we're going to find that the sources of information younger people turn to, will have to be more openly honest and accessible about their biases, for them to be judged as worthy of anyone's time.