The Problem with Jon Stewart

American television program

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

July 22, 2026

Quick Summary

"The Problem with Jon Stewart" was an American television program hosted by comedian Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. The series, which ran from 2021 to 2023, combined humor with in-depth examinations of social issues. It received Emmy nominations in 2022 and 2023. The show reportedly concluded due to disagreements between Stewart and Apple executives. Jon Stewart is widely recognized for his long tenure hosting the satirical news program The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015, and his return in 2024.12

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

2 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

Jon Stewart
…to the talk-show format with The Problem with Jon Stewart, a streaming series on Apple TV+. It combined humor with in-depth explorations of social issues, and it was nominated for Emmys in 2022 and 2023. The show ended in 2023, reportedly due to differences between Stewart and Apple executives.
Read More
…to the talk-show format with The Problem with Jon Stewart, a streaming series on Apple TV+. It combined humor with in-depth explorations of social issues, and it was nominated for Emmys in 2022 and 2023. The show ended in 2023, reportedly due to differences between Stewart and Apple executives.
Read More