Jon Stewart, the former host of “The Problem With Jon Stewart” on Apple TV Plus, has revealed some intriguing details about his relationship with Apple during his interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan on “The Daily Show”. Stewart disclosed that Apple had asked him not to interview Khan for the podcast version of his show. He quoted Apple as saying, “Please don’t talk to her.”
Stewart also mentioned that Apple had certain reservations about the content of his show. Specifically, they were uncomfortable with him discussing topics related to artificial intelligence and China. These disagreements over content and guests were reportedly a factor in the cancellation of “The Problem With Jon Stewart” after just two seasons.
During the interview, Stewart and Khan discussed the concentration of power in a small number of tech companies and the potential dangers it poses. Khan, known for her strong positions on antitrust behavior, particularly from tech companies, highlighted the FTC’s efforts to combat corporate monopolies.
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