In my book Does This News Make Me Look Fat?, I talk about prop proof. Using a prop to back up of claim that often isn’t supported by what is the prop itself. I talk about this specific example in my book. Betsy McCaughey who came to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart with a big book binder she claimed was a proposed health care law bill that would lock seniors into unalterable end of life decisions – death panels.  Mr. Stewart didn’t accept the argument at face value and asked for proof. It’s a good example as a media literacy lesson for people as why to question assertions. See what happens when Jon does. You can also read more about prop proof and other “tasting funny” media devices in my new book. On sale now.