Jon Stewart
American comedian and television host
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| April 8 2024 | During an interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan on The Daily Show, Stewart publicly discussed his issues with Apple, revealing that the company had requested he not interview Khan and avoid discussing AI. |
| 2023 | Michael Schaffer analyzed the long-term media impact of Stewart's Crossfire appearance, arguing that partisan echo chambers replaced the show's previous format of partisan disagreement. |
| October 2023 | The television series was canceled after two seasons |
| October 19 2023 | Jon Stewart's show 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' was cancelled by Apple due to creative differences, specifically involving coverage of artificial intelligence, Israel, and China. |
| 2022 | Gordon Devin of The Atlantic retrospectively termed Stewart's Crossfire appearance 'one of the first truly viral political videos of this century'. |
| 2022 | The first season of the show was completed, covering various topics and featuring interviews and documentary-style segments exploring significant social and political challenges. |
| October 7 2022 | Second season of 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' was launched on Apple TV+ |
| June 21 2022 | A variety special honoring Jon Stewart aired on PBS, highlighting his receipt of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. |
| 2021 | Stewart issued a sarcastic apology to Tucker Carlson on Twitter during a controversy involving Carlson's show. |
| September 30 2021 | Jon Stewart premiered 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' on Apple TV+, launching both the television series and its accompanying weekly podcast simultaneously. |
| July 14 2021 | The series began filming in front of a live studio audience in New York City. |
| April 7 2021 | The show's title 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' was announced, along with a late 2021 premiere date. |
| February 2021 | The production team for the show was built out, including hiring Brinda Adhikari as showrunner and executive producer, Chelsea Devantez as head writer, and Lorrie Baranek as Stewart's executive in production. |
| October 2020 | Jon Stewart announced a new current affairs series for Apple TV+ as part of a multi-year production deal, marking his return to the format since leaving The Daily Show in 2015. |
| 2019 | The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was broadcast, featuring archival footage of Jon Stewart's career, including highlights from The Jon Stewart Show and The Daily Show. |
| 2015 | Daily Show executive producer Ben Karlin revealed that Stewart felt remorseful about the manner of his Crossfire confrontation. |
| 2015 | Jon Stewart concluded his tenure as host of The Daily Show after 16 years of influential political satire and commentary. |
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