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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems; it's harder to pinpoint what's responsible for creating them; Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how people can drive change.

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Probing, if not always particularly hilarious, The Problem With Jon Stewart takes a few episodes to find its feet, but Stewart's wit and fury keep things moving along.

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The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Stewart is a terrific interviewer but the show doesn't yet feel as fun or authoritative as Last Week Tonight. Oct 28, 2021 Full Review The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Doreen St. Felix New Yorker Part of that may be because of the vitality of its guests, Jenifer Lewis and Bassem Youssef. Maybe "the problem" with the series is Stewart himself. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Robert Moran Sydney Morning Herald Whatever his own reservations about it all, For viewers, this new opportunity to see Stewart in all his guises is a welcome moment of zen. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Kristi Turnquist Oregonian Heartfelt though such conversations may be, they're also examples of everyone agreeing with each other. That unanimity of thought may be satisfying to some, but these discussions are hardly likely to make viewers question their own opinions. Oct 13, 2021 Full Review The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Dustin Rowles Pajiba Just because it isn't necessary doesn't mean it's not good, and for what it is - 60 Minutes with a profane, self-deprecating host - it is good... The other issue is this: There's nothing visually interesting. Oct 12, 2021 Full Review The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Jason Tabrys Uproxx It feels fantastic to luxuriate in the moments when Stewart lights up a powerful person to the point where they stammer. It gives off the illusion of a consequence. But Jon Stewart's value isn't as a tank, it's as an armory. Oct 6, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Corey W Simply having Jon Stewart back in the driver's seat is enough, but the show's unflinching boldness and the caliber of interviewee make for some riveting television. This is a different Stewart than the one we knew a decade ago. He's older, more impatient and, like the rest of us, sick and tired of the state of world affairs. It's not as funny as the Daily Show but The Problem With Jon Stewart has the potential to be just as important. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Sawyer M This is bad, real bad. Lots and lots of cringe. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/22 Full Review robert o I used to be a huge fan of the Daily Show when John Stewart was the host. He once was insightful, honest, and was true to his word. As for John Stewart's current show, you can tell right off the bat that this is propaganda. I'm so sad to see someone of character sell out on such a colossal scale. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This is bad. Outside of white masochistic progressives- no need to watch. It's certainly not out to persuade anyone, skip. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member J can get interviews with POWERFUL people, and he doesn't waste our time. He asks them relevant, probing questions, which the media should be asking, but doesn't have the stones to do. Jon Stewart: doing reporters job for them since 1999. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great show insightful quests,great progressive segments fact-based and well-reseached topics all right wingers seething and crying in the comments make me laugh sorry reality and science has left wing bias no sane person likes or support sociopathic homophobic anti working-class right-wingers whose main political philosophy is bootlicking corporation and oligarchs. Left is best and this show is great. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jon Stewart Host Jon Stewart Executive Producer James "Babydoll" Dixon Executive Producer Richard Plepler Executive Producer Brinda Adhikari Executive Producer
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2021 War Supporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need? Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2021 COVID-19 Restrictions A look at what price Americans are willing to pay for freedom and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 28, 2021 Working-Class Economy Many politicians praise working-class Americans, but it appears as though little is done to actually help them succeed. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 11, 2021 Gun Control Shootings in America are an epidemic; many agree that bad guys shouldn't have gun access, but not how to determine who is the bad guy. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 3, 2022 Stock Market The rise of e-brokers is meant to democratize the stock market, yet inequality in the market actually worsens. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 10, 2022 Climate Change People are told the planet is headed towards catastrophe if they don't fix climate change; Jon Stewart examines what it will take for everyone to change their behaviors. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 17, 2022 Media Cable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy, but it may be undermined by ratings-driven ploys to keep people watching. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 24, 2022 Racism No matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress. Details

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Executive Producer
Jon Stewart, James "Babydoll" Dixon, Richard Plepler, Brinda Adhikari

Network
Apple TV+

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Comedy, News

Original Language
English

Release Date
Sep 30, 2021
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