Jon Stewart, Health Policy Wonk

Who knew comedian Jon Stewart was worried about essential health benefits? Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius found herself in the middle of a surprisingly substantive interview Monday night on Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” — 16 minutes of full-on wonkery, about half televised and half for the Web audience only.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Exclusive – Kathleen Sebelius Extended Interview Pt. 1
www.thedailyshow.com
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Keep watching this second clip at least until you get to the pantomime moment: That’s the biggest laugh line of the interview.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Exclusive – Kathleen Sebelius Extended Interview Pt. 2
www.thedailyshow.com
http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:item:comedycentral.com:406654
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook

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