Sunday Funday: From Russia with Love

This week, This Daily Show with Jon Stewart sent correspondent Jason Jones to Russia, albeit Moscow, for the Olympic games.  In the first segment, entitled “Jason Jones Live From Sochi-ish – Commie Dearest,” Jones explores Cold War nostalgia.  Here is a description:

JASON JONES REMEMBERS THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF DRUNKEN NUCLEAR HOOLIGANISM BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SOVIET UNION.  (06:28)

The second segment, titled “Jason Jones Live From Sochi-ish – Behind the Iron Closet, discusses Russian views on gay rights. Here is a description:

JASON JONES QUESTIONS RUSSIAN CITIZENS ABOUT GAY RIGHTS AND FINDS THEIR OPINIONS COMPARE FAVORABLY WITH AMERICAN VIEWS — OF 40 YEARS AGO.  (06:39)

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