Mediagazer: The Daily Show's RNC/DNC convention coverage plans include a three-part Snapchat special and streaming on SiriusXM and Amazon's Alexa (Kate Stanhope/Hollywood Reporter)

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Kate Stanhope / Hollywood Reporter:

The Daily Show's RNC/DNC convention coverage plans include a three-part Snapchat special and streaming on SiriusXM and Amazon's Alexa — The Comedy Central show will be the only late-night entry to broadcast from the locations of both the DNC and RNC conventions in Philadelphia and Cleveland, respectively.

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