
EPISODE 1.1
War
Supporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree
... More on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need?LessFormer Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to the mic with this comedic current event series, breaking down potent worldwide problems with those affected by them. A companion podcast releases alongside the show on a weekly basis.
You hear that comedians, in this day and age, are a better source of insight than the news. This successor to The Daily Show from Jon Stewart, the grandmaster of satirical news, is a prime example. It offers the kind of well-argued and balanced analysis you crave.
Unsure of its place in a vast news world and reluctant to lean into its host’s established strengths, the early problem with The Problem is that it doesn’t know what it is yet...
Full review(It) feels like Stewart's attempt to evolve what he used to do for a new era. He just hasn't figured out how to do it yet...
Full reviewWhereas The Daily Show used Stewart’s prickly dissatisfaction as a comedic engine, his new show spotlights it with a more focused determination.
Full reviewWith the steady hand of Stewart at the helm, even the bumpier, less funny episodes will be informative about issues that are pretty damned serious.
Full reviewIt'll take time for the show to resolve into what it can do best, but in the meantime, it is nice to have (Stewart) back around.
Full reviewThe Problem with Jon Stewart is a work in progress, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Full reviewThe show's success will ultimately depend on its specificity and timeliness.
Full reviewThe Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand now on Apple TV+.
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