The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 7 Episode 122

Ep 122. Rick Santorum

  • July 25, 2005
  • 5.3  (26)

In season 7 episode 122 of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the focus is on Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. The episode starts with Jon Stewart giving a quick rundown of the controversial comments made by Santorum about same-sex marriage, contraception, and women's rights.

Stewart then brings on correspondent Samantha Bee to discuss Santorum's stance on birth control, an issue that he has been vocal about on the campaign trail. Bee hilariously explains how Santorum's idea of only using natural family planning methods would result in a lot of unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.

Next, Stewart sits down with Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, who has been in the news recently for her testimony on birth control coverage. Fluke shares her experience of being targeted by conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh for her support of contraception coverage and discusses the importance of women having access to reproductive healthcare.

The episode also includes a segment on Santorum's controversial comments about President Obama's faith and how his religious beliefs influence his policies. Correspondent Wyatt Cenac interviews several religious leaders to get their take on Santorum's comments and the role of religion in politics.

Throughout the episode, Stewart and his correspondents use humor to point out the absurdity and hypocrisy of some of Santorum's statements. But the show also takes a serious tone in discussing important issues like women's healthcare and the separation of church and state.

Overall, season 7 episode 122 of The Daily Show provides an insightful and entertaining look at one of the most divisive figures in the 2012 presidential race.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 25, 2005
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (26)