John's profession is a comedian/satirist. The news profession is the news. When people turn to the Daily show (from an information gathering standpoint as opposed to finding comedy), it's only cause they're not getting somehting from the news. JS is getting something from people; honest or at least perceived sincere answers, that the news has gotten away from. Largely that is due to sensationalism, political partisanship, commands from a parent company, american pie naiveness (like the jokers on CNN's American Morning). So in a sense Carlson (also a joker) is actually complaining about a lack of talent, professionalism and legitimacy amongst his own profession.
Some are perceived as Liberal sources, some are perceived as right wing. Whichever side you lean toward, doesn't that spell a loss of objectivity and skill within that profession? I think so.
Boiling it down, it's a mistake for them to try to shine a light on John Stewart's show and himself, for a failing within their industry that causes John to fill a niche. A niche that isn't even his main intent.
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