The reason for the shift? Stewart and Apple executives “had disagreements over some of the topics and guests,” the sources said. Specifically, they claimed Stewart told staffers that Apple execs took issue with planned programming related to both China and artificial intelligence, and noted that with the 2024 US election coming up, there might have been additional opportunities for disagreement then.
Shows like this should have zero input from executives. If you are not willing to let the show have free rein, you don’t deserve to host the show.
Hopefully Jon Stewart does something else with less corporate oversight.
Honestly, I hope he leans into his podcast. IMHO, The Problem’s podcast was better than the show.
The podcast was just as effective at highlighting issues of importance, but it was a bit more fun, and it commented more on the weekly news.
IMHO, the podcast did a better job of scratching my 2000’s Daily Show itch. The TV show was fine, but it felt like an even heavier version of Last Week Tonight. It wasn’t a show I could watch if I had a hard week. It was good, but I often finished it somewhat depressed.
Shows like this should have zero input from executives. If you are not willing to let the show have free rein, you don’t deserve to host the show.
Hopefully Jon Stewart does something else with less corporate oversight.
I was so excited to have him back and so let down when he was cancelled. I really do hope he goes somewhere else
You should be clear; was he canceled or was just his show canceled?
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You got a lot of downvotes for this comment. That’s impressive.
A new record!
Fucking haters.
Honestly, I hope he leans into his podcast. IMHO, The Problem’s podcast was better than the show.
The podcast was just as effective at highlighting issues of importance, but it was a bit more fun, and it commented more on the weekly news.
IMHO, the podcast did a better job of scratching my 2000’s Daily Show itch. The TV show was fine, but it felt like an even heavier version of Last Week Tonight. It wasn’t a show I could watch if I had a hard week. It was good, but I often finished it somewhat depressed.
I’ll have to check out the podcast. The show was definitely too heavy for me to want to watch most of the time.
The Other Problem with John Stewart: Apple is Beholden to China
For real. Maybe PBS can afford him.
What if the talent wants to glorify pedophiles?
Executives love that.