"When it comes to choosing someone to steer prominent American media properties, the answer is often delivered in a proper British accent," writes David Carr, citing recent examples such as John
Stewart's temporarily taking over for Jon Stewart as host of "The Daily Show." The British invasion has continued in part because "media are becoming more competitive and less mannered with each
passing day," writes Carr. "The one question all young reporters on Fleet Street are taught to keep foremost in their mind when interviewing public figures can be best paraphrased as, 'Why is this
jerk lying to me?'”
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