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Tony Whitson on 02 Mar 11In Iran, a local news and comedy show similar to "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" has gained immense popularity among Iranians who live under a strict regime. Broadcast by Voice of America in Washington, D.C., the show is called "Parazit," or "static," because it is often blocked by the Iranian government.