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Lizz Winstead is an American comedian, radio and television personality, and blogger. She was co-creator of The Daily Show and served as head writer.

In 2007 Winstead began producing and hosting a live show in New York City called Shoot the Messenger, a satirical wrap-up of the week's news as seen through the eyes of six-hour morning show Wake Up World, and featuring interviews with such media notables as Rachel Maddow, Ted Rall, Kurt Andersen, Paul Rieckhoff, and Mark Crispin Miller.

Starting in April 2009, she has been appearing every Friday on MSNBC's The Ed Show.

Winstead talks about the role of comedy and satire in the media, online video, and producing creative content.