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Apple said on Monday that "The Problem With Jon
Stewart" will launch on its Apple TV+ streaming platform on
Sept. 30 and sees Stewart taking a deep dive on a single issue
of national importance.
In each of the one hour episodes, Stewart, 58, will hold
discussions with people affected by a particular topic and talk
about "tangible steps that can lead to a solutionary path
forward," Apple said in a statement.
The show will appear every other week and will be accompanied by
a weekly podcast with the same name. It will include "lots of
jokes," Apple said.
Stewart's irreverent brand of political and media satire made
him a beloved figure on television with influence far beyond the
2 to 3 million nightly audience of "The Daily Show" on Comedy
Central. "The Daily Show" won 20 Emmy Awards during his 16-year
stint as host.
Stewart stepped aside in 2015 and has since made only infrequent
public appearances, including advocating for wounded veterans
and for healthcare benefits for first responders who became ill
after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington D.C.
Last year he wrote and directed a political comedy film called
"Irresistible," starring Steve Carell, that drew mixed reviews.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; editing by Richard Pullin)
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