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I realize this is old and probably was discussed in a topic last week, but I was out of the country and could not participate. So here we are.

The Problem with Jon Stewart will not come back to Apple TV+ for a third season, bringing a surprise and sudden end to the increasingly popular show led by the former Daily Show host.

Stewart informed staff Thursday that he and Apple executives agreed to part ways, according to multiple show staff members with whom Stewart discussed the matter. He told staff that the company had concerns about the subject matter Stewart planned for three shows during the upcoming season. Those topics included China, Israel and artificial intelligence.

Although Apple gave Stewart creative control over the show, he grew increasingly frustrated that the company was pushing back on the shows guest list and show subjects, he told staff.

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https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/20/media/jon-stewart-apple/index.html

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I'm super bummed about this, I loved his show and even got hooked into his podcast after discovering the show. Hopefully he finds an alternative platform to continue the show, or make a Presidential run.

Here are a few of my favorite Smackdowns of his from his show:

Interview with Oklahoma State Sen. Nathan Dahm - Gun Control
https://youtu.be/tCuIxIJBfCY?si=yxklMOdOct4bU8Zz

Interview Excerpt with Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge - Gender affirming care
https://youtu.be/NPmjNYt71fk?si=IaV02124Cp86OlDT

Full Interview With Mark Brnovich - Election integrity
https://youtu.be/At3ya_aofeY?si=o_v4LFSVmCj6g7mw