Video (6min 21sec): Amy interviews Jon Stewart at St. Paul. Jon Stewart of "The Daily Show" Weighs in on Sarah Palin, Hurricane Gustav and the Media's Coverage of the Conventions.
Amy Goodman catches up with Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central in St. Paul airport. Stewart discusses Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech, John McCain's decision to tap Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, Hurricane Gustav and much more.
Jon Stewart: "I'm surprised that God would send the hurricane to New Orleans when the Republican Convention is here. So, clearly all the gays are here, as we all know from the Larry Craig bathroom. So, it's just I guess clearly a missed opportunity for God. But I guess he knows what he's doing.
Ya know, my guess is they're going to work as hard as they can to create the illusion of concern, this time. The illusion, of course..."