If it’s true that Jon Stewart was dropped by Apple for his China+AI takes (Apple reportedly wanted Jon to be more “aligned” with their view due to their Chinese economic overlords), I wonder what his next path is.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/19/23924549/jon-stewart-apple-ai-china-cancel
Retire with his “fuck you” money and maybe do a couple independent projects for fun? Or do a more independent/decentralized show?
I grew up watching Jon’s Daily Show. I don’t agree with all his past or present takes, but I always found him to be the best political jester- the one who could bring complex serious topics to a younger audience with humor. And right or wrong, speaking from his heart and logic rather than fully advertiser-captured or audience-captured.
Curious to see what he does next.
Back then, I had the impression that he did not respect his audience. The „I say something in a funny way and then show clips of people who I disagree with using the same sentences to make them look stupid and unimaginative“ thing was annoying.
But it‘s sad that he get‘s canceled.
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