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Consequence
1 week ago
Podcast

Jon Stewart launches "The Weekly Show" podcast

Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show and launches The Weekly Show podcast, doubling his workload. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Television

In Calling Out Tucker Carlson, Jon Stewart Reminds Us He Has (Old-Fashioned) Skills

Jon Stewart has made The Daily Show relevant again, with increased ratings and audience engagement.
Stewart's success is attributed to his skill in funny political commentary and unique approach to late-night TV humor. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Television

You Might Not Like What Jon Stewart Has to Tell You

Jon Stewart returned to host The Daily Show after leaving in 2015 due to Comedy Central's inability to find a full-time replacement for Trevor Noah.
Stewart's first monologue back on the show indicated that he feels free and obligated to joke about topics that may upset people. [ more ]
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Above the Law
1 month ago
London politics

Finance Docket: FTC Chair Appears On The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Slams Tech Monopolies

Stewart's comeback sparks nostalgic sentiments among viewers. His interview with FTC Chair Khan delves into big tech, antitrust, and AI impact on jobs. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
London politics

Jon Stewart skewers Bay Area tech CEOs, says Apple censored show

Jon Stewart criticized Apple for restricting content on his show
Stewart also targeted other tech industry leaders like Google and Meta CEOs [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Jon Stewart says Apple told him not to interview FTC chair Lina Khan

Jon Stewart accused Apple of preventing him from interviewing FTC chair Lina Khan on his show and podcast.
Stewart and Khan discussed the concentration of power in tech companies and the need for antitrust laws to prevent economic monopolies. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
London politics

Jon Stewart on AI, Lina Khan, and the other things Apple didn't want him to say

Apple asked Jon Stewart not to have FTC Chair Lina Khan on his podcast.
Jon Stewart criticized Apple's reluctance to have conversations about tech companies publicly. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
London politics

Jon Stewart rips into Apple, his old boss, on The Daily Show

Jon Stewart revealed Apple's restrictions on discussing artificial intelligence and interviewing FTC chair on his show.
Stewart highlighted concerns with Big Tech monopolies and Apple's limitations on discussing certain topics on his show. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple wouldn't let Jon Stewart interview FTC Chair Lina Khan, TV host claims

Apple prohibited key guests and avoided discussions on certain topics in The Problem with Jon Stewart show on Apple TV+.
Reports of creative differences over guests and topics played a role in the cancellation of the show. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

He Just Shouldn't Be President': Jon Stewart Torches Biden at Comedy Show

Jon Stewart criticized President Biden's age and the anti-woke movement during a recent set at Netflix Is a Joke Fest. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Left-wing politics

Jon Stewart Rips Trump for Taking Time Off of Your Condom-Less Porn Star Hush Money Trial' To Deliver a Shame Lecture to Jews'

Jon Stewart criticizes Trump for hypocrisy in attacking Jewish Americans and Biden's Israel policy. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel bash Trump for appearing to snooze at hush money trial: 'Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored'

Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel mocked former President Trump for appearing to fall asleep during jury selection for his hush money trial.
The comedians highlighted the irony of a former president dozing off during his own criminal trial involving falsifying business records and payments to Stormy Daniels. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Jon Stewart Ridicules MSNBC for Refusing To Show Disturbing' Decal of Biden Hog-Tied in a Truck

Jon Stewart criticized MSNBC for not airing a decal showing Biden hog-tied, questioning the network's decision.
Stewart highlighted the contrast between news channels showing graphic content from around the world and their reluctance to air a political decal. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
1 week ago
Chicago

Will Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Summer Visits to Chicago Reignite the Pizza Wars?

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will bring their shows to Chicago during August's Democratic National Convention. [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Jon Stewart Unleashes His Censored AI Critiques

Apple TV+ canceled The Problem With Jon Stewart due to disagreements over topics like China and AI.
Jon Stewart criticized AI's potential impact on jobs and human society on The Daily Show. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Television

Jon Stewart Takes on Something Light': Israel and Gaza

Jon Stewart addressed the war in Gaza on The Daily Show.
Stewart suggested peace proposals to address the conflict in the Middle East. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Television

Jon Stewart Takes Notes From Tucker Carlson's Coverage of Russia

Jon Stewart addressed criticism on his return to The Daily Show after nine years by defending his jokes about President Biden and Democrats' reactions.
Stewart humorously critiqued Tucker Carlson's self-proclaimed journalism during his coverage of Russia, highlighting the discrepancies in Carlson's statements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Television

The Best of Late Night This Week

Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show as host
Super Bowl breaks television viewership record [ more ]
Media industry
Poynter
2 months ago
Media industry

I'm thrilled that Jon Stewart is back. But I don't get it. - Poynter

Jon Stewart recaptured his magic during his recent return to the 'The Daily Show' after an eight-year absence.
Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' is limited to hosting Monday episodes until the presidential election in November, raising questions about his motives. [ more ]
Nieman Lab
2 months ago
Media industry

A new study looks at the positive things that can happen when journalism and comedy intersect

Jon Stewart recently returned to guest-host 'The Daily Show' after nine years.
Researchers studied satirical news shows to evaluate if they exhibited journalistic tendencies. [ more ]
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Defector
2 months ago
Career

Does Jon Stewart Matter? | Defector

Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show was well-received for humor and critique of Trump and Biden.
Stewart's relevance has shifted amidst changing political and media landscapes. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Marketing

What Is Joe Biden Doing on TikTok?

Jon Stewart criticizes Joe Biden's TikTok video on The Daily Show.
It is unclear what the Biden campaign is trying to achieve with social media in this election. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left

Jon Stewart made a triumphant return to The Daily Show after nearly nine years.
Stewart took on the touchy subject of concerns about President Joe Biden's age and compared it to Donald Trump's erratic behavior. [ more ]
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