On The Daily Show, Michael Kosta hosted a comedic segment where he interviewed Troy Iwata dressed as the polio virus following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing. During the hearing, Kennedy faced scrutiny over his vaccine skepticism, which he denied. The segment humorously portrayed polio as revitalized and eager to 'return' to America, mocking historical figures it affected, like FDR and Coppola. Kosta engaged with Iwata's satirical remarks while maintaining a critical stance on the negative implications of Kennedy's views on public health.
MICHAEL KOSTA: In the interest of fairness, we here at The Daily Show want to hear from one of his supporters. So for a different perspective, please welcome the polio virus.
IWATA: I feel reborn, Michael. Energized. I am excited to get back to work across America. We should celebrate. Let's breathe on each other!
IWATA: Millions of amazing Americans. Take FDR, for example. I gave that man something to overcome.
KOSTA: You know, this is the same thing with RFK. I remember what you've done and you're not going to do the trick me into being so friendly right now.
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