Chris Matthews vs. Jon Stewart

Chris Matthews appeared on the Daily Show last week to promote his new book, Life Is A Campaign. It's meant to be a self-help book about how to succeed in life using tactics of a political campaign. Jon Stewart gave him a pretty hard time about the book's message and I found it quite revealing about Matthews' outlook on the world and life in general. As you watch the interview, think about this: Chris Matthews is an MSNBC News Anchor. Jon Stewart is the host of a comedy show. Which of the two has a more uncynical view of the world? Shockingly to some (but not to me), it's the comedian! Kudos to Jon Stewart for bravely questioning Matthews about it:



I used to really like Chris Matthews and once upon a time watched Hardball consistently. But honestly... he looks like a paranoid, cynical blowhard these days. I can't even watch it for 10 minutes any more.

Interesting side note: Both of these guys grew up in the area, Chris Matthews from Philly and Jon Stewart from Lawrence, NJ.