The Problem With Jon Stewart: trailer

Apple TV has released a trailer for its new current affairs series The Problem With Jon Stewart.

Episode topics range from the struggle for comprehensive veteran care to better ways to support the American working class, as the series tackles ongoing national conversations that have US domestic and global impact.

As part of a multi-year partnership with Apple TV+, the series is hosted and executive produced by Stewart through his Busboy Productions. An official podcast will also premiere on Thursday, 30 September on Apple Podcasts.

Jon Stewart leads with compassion and humour as he takes a deep dive into some of the most enduring, deeply-entrenched issues of our time on the new Apple Original series, “The Problem With Jon Stewart.” From the acclaimed writer, producer, director and advocate, the series explores complex topics through the differing perspectives of stakeholders, experts and individuals confronting these challenges. The companion series podcast will expand upon the conversation from each episode, featuring staff members from across the show who will have conversations with activists in the space, share facts on the issue, and of course, bring plenty of jokes.

The series is executive produced by showrunner Brinda Adhikari, alongside Stewart’s longtime manager James Dixon, and Richard Plepler through his Eden Productions, which has an exclusive overall production deal with Apple. Chris McShane is co-executive producer, Lorrie Baranek is supervising producer, and Chelsea Devantez is head writer.

Thursday, 30 September on Apple TV+ followed by new episodes weekly.