Appearing on programs like Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" has become a popular way for politicians to reach young people.

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The difference between the two, for the most part, lies in the user interface that they've each created for finding and recording programs -- Tivo will recommend new programs based on what you say you like and dislike, while Replay creates categories of programs (comedy, for instance) for browsing.

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Among IFC's original shows is a comedy called The Whitest Kids You Know, an example of programs that DeMontreux calls "edgy, " and an equal-opportunity offender among cable networks like Comedy Central, Cartoon Network and FX.

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