The 21st century marks the crisis of journalism as the rise of social media and the oversaturation of consumer news media have caused a steady decline in the number of viewers, especially among younger viewers, as well as the inevitable death of the traditional newspaper. According to Geoffrey Baym, the public has become increasingly dissatisfied with the quality of the news media as the lines between (public) news and economic interests are increasingly blurred. This is due to the fact that major news networks like NBC, CBS or ABC turn their news programs into “infotainment”. The emphasis of these news programs is on entertainment rather than reporting on traditional current events and politics. Although traditional journalism is coming to an end, alternative methods of journalism have emerged. One such example is The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Although the main goal of the show is to entertain, more and more people are gleaning information about current events from satirical news programs like The Daily Show and late-night talk shows. The Daily Show establishes itself as a credible, alternative source of journalism by using satire to question authority figures, criticize current events through the use of parody, and create a forum for discussion of democracy-related topics. The November 4, 2013 episode of The Daily Show as a prime example of using satire to question authority figures. The episode begins with Jon Stewart joking about the scandal of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford using crack cocaine while in office. Rob Ford was not present in the Daily Show studio, however Stewart used video clips to question Ford about the scandal. Stewart asks Ford if he would like to comment on his use of crack and cocaine last summer....... middle of paper ...... Stewart interviews ABC correspondent Bob Woodruff about his fundraiser for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The Woodruff Foundation uses the funds to fuel research into treating veterans for PTSD. This particular segment did not stand out as an example of discussing issues central to democracy. Both Stewart and Woodruff discussed that it should be a top priority for this country to take care of its veterans wherever they are. The rise in popularity of programs like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report signals a new direction for journalism. mixing aspects of current affairs and entertainment. This is achieved by using satire as a form of covert interrogation to interrogate those in power, parodying news, events and public figures; and establish an open forum where democracy issues can be discussed.