I think that's part of the subtext. Sabra being demanded by the unquenchable lord of the pit, and opening that with and up next is .

He doesn't do bits like this anymore to my knowledge. One of the last times his real humor was allowed. The other was the "I have to do what corporate says or I lose the show".

The exposing super pacs was what was his and Stewart's One Good Shot against the establishment. This applies to about everyone. Then they either turn you to the establishment's favor or they burn you.

I stopped watching him after the 2016 primaries.