The Problem with Jon Stewart

S1 · E1 — War

Season 1 · 8 episodesThe Problem with Jon Stewart
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WarE1 · 43 min

Supporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need?

FreedomE2 · 43 min

Americans love freedom. But what price are they willing to pay for it—and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free?

The EconomyE3 · 43 min

Many politicians praise working-class Americans. But why is so little done to actually help them succeed?

GunsE4 · 41 min

Shootings in America are an epidemic. Many agree that bad guys shouldn't have gun access, but how do we decide who the bad guys are?

The Stock MarketE5 · 50 min

The rise of e-brokers was meant to democratize the stock market—yet inequality in the market has actually worsened. How can it be fixed?

Climate ChangeE6 · 52 min

We're being told the planet is headed towards catastrophe if we don't fix climate change. What will it take for everyone to change their behavior?

MediaE7 · 57 min

Cable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy—but is that undermined by ratings-driven ploys to keep people watching?

RacismE8 · 52 min

No matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress.

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Freedom

Americans love freedom. But what price are they willing to pay for it—and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free?

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
WarE1 · 43 min

Supporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need?

FreedomE2 · 43 min

Americans love freedom. But what price are they willing to pay for it—and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free?

The EconomyE3 · 43 min

Many politicians praise working-class Americans. But why is so little done to actually help them succeed?

GunsE4 · 41 min

Shootings in America are an epidemic. Many agree that bad guys shouldn't have gun access, but how do we decide who the bad guys are?

The Stock MarketE5 · 50 min

The rise of e-brokers was meant to democratize the stock market—yet inequality in the market has actually worsened. How can it be fixed?

Climate ChangeE6 · 52 min

We're being told the planet is headed towards catastrophe if we don't fix climate change. What will it take for everyone to change their behavior?

MediaE7 · 57 min

Cable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy—but is that undermined by ratings-driven ploys to keep people watching?

RacismE8 · 52 min

No matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress.