‘Just F**king Talk Like a Person!’ Jon Stewart Recalls Congress Member’s Team Awkwardly Asking About Being ‘Authentic’ on Show

Jon Stewart Recalls Awkward Authenticity Discussions With Reps For Political Guests

"The green room is where the truth is," said the "Daily Show" host on his podcast Thursday.

‘Just F**king Talk Like a Person!’ Jon Stewart Recalls Congress Member’s Team Awkwardly Asking About Being ‘Authentic’ on Show

Jon Stewart recalled being dumbfounded by a press representative for a member of Congress asking about an authenticity “strategy” for a “successful” Daily Show appearance. On The Weekly Show podcast, Stewart was joined Pod Save America co-hosts Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau. During a discussion on the media and authenticity, Stewart argued the “most truth” in cable news media comes out of the “green rooms.” After Favreau called for politicians to a…