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[@probablyaparent]

My question is how did they fit an entire production office, with an audience and podcasting studio, underneath Stephen's desk?

[@SammiScoop_1]

I think ant man technology is involved

[@dshepherd107]

Nice one

[@-Jess.-]

Why Stephen's desk? Why not Sam's?

[@probablyaparent]

@@-Jess.- after Jon ended The Daily Show, anytime he needed a televised platform to speak on an issue that was close to him, he would do so on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the long running joke being there is a portal to a cabin underneath Colbert's desk that Jon lives in.

[@huangjun_art]

Are you familiar with Doctor Who?

[@strangelet4588]

What a national treasure Jon is. Please never leave us again.

[@DingleberryWhite]

I admire how open Jon is to criticism and feedback. The world would be a much better place if more people had that maturity and inner zen.

[@taboowriter9229]

If i was a millionaire i could muster up some inner zen. Some times you win so hard its easy to let go of the small stuff.

[@nicolesibylla2541]

Yes, Why Hasn't Trump Ever Renounced Racism? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWnc5KspL2KY6s

[@apathyguy8338]

Is because Jon has a tiny bit of narcissism but he keeps it in control. On the other hand with Trump if you took away narcissism you would be left with a lobotomized pumpkin.

[@toxxik4933]

@@nicolesibylla2541 when presented with the opportunity to do so it shouldn't be a thing you have to hesitate on, the moment he was presented with it he should have said he was against it. And renounced would mean he was previously a racist, not exactly presidential material.

[@amandaflemming6205]

@@apathyguy8338 A lobotomized pumpkin that built and a business empire of over 10,000 companies? Yeah, and he's the idiot.

[@maryflynn5361]

I’m so pleased that Jon is back! I have missed his wit, take on what’s going on in the world, & just intelligence & take on anything! Grand to have you back!

[@qs4177]

I only regret I barely found out yesterday 12/31/21 that he came back.

[@stuffnuns]

I can see by the comments, there’s a lot of us who didn’t realize how much we have missed a regular dose of Mr. Stewart. Blessings all.

[@Ir0nFrog]

The bit with the guy calling in to tell Jon he looks great, then calling again to take it all back had me crying.

[@hannah9419]

Love how that one question fully spiralled into 'no ethical consumption under capitalism'

[@jakeb6703]

@@capturedflame the only true answer

[@gnooy13mdfk]

Yup, late stage Jon gives that vibe

[@shoeby9273]

@@capturedflame based

[@anniethenonnymouse]

Truth will out... and it hurts like a mf

[@RiceBiomedicine]

Jon had a good point - there's probably a larger death toll for some of these industries than there is for the Trump administration, so why pretend you're above the fray with absolutist statements like his staff writer was making.

[@Esuper1]

Don't ever go away again Jon. This world needs people like you.

[@goldiv]

Jon you were right, this is the show. I love the format here with the writing crew.

[@willfrey7589]

yOU Are far too easily pleased.

[@jpslayermayor9293]

@@willfrey7589 Not every microbyte of content is mindblowing my non mindblowing content generating "Frend"

[@tdsims1963]

I agree. I've watched a few of the clips and I thought, "Please don't get this any bigger, Jon". Sure, it's scripted (almost everything is) but there's a weird... integrity... that he would not be able to have if he took this to CC or even HBO. I like it. Good job, Jon.

[@rrosaseconda]

Nothing short of brilliant: the observation about "the problem of being PRESENT."

[@kirmie44]

Jon has reached that time in life where you are trying to pass your wisdom down to the younglings

[@anthonytwohill9726]

And Jon is actually doing so. I have not met am elder with any desire to do that. All I've ever encountered is elders trying to force demonstrably false opinions onto young people, if they bother to engage at all. We have a crisis in the elderly population of the West.

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

he needs to run for Congress

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

@@anthonytwohill9726 Yes. Yes we do. They are ageing, dying, and trying to bring everyone else along with them.

[@anthonytwohill9726]

@@ChristopherCricketWallace it's boomers. Let's be clear on that. And they've been doing exactly what you said since the moment they could vote and carried on hard core the moment they took power in the public, private, and non profit sectors. And still they continue. That was quite a succinct way to put the current dilemma. Well done.

[@kirmie44]

@@anthonytwohill9726 ok, way to go politicizing something that didn't need it. Wisdom can be bad, it is still the stage where you want to enlighten the children

[@kennytankersley4365]

So, I just spent 45 minutes listening to Jon and his crew breaking down a series of aggressive love letters. Not quite the level of listener backlash I was expecting

[@maryhalverson5713]

Jon's dinner parties have to be painful.

[@bryan3487]

yeah it is weird how when you present things in an honest way and do not deliberately lie to them and play on their worst fears people might be nice to you sometimes

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@bryan3487 It's called ear-tickling, akin to circle-jerking.

[@HerpDerpTheTank]

Jon: “Oh boy, here comes the hate mail. I’ve had to sit back and watch the world go down the toilet, and now I get to hear from the plumbers and angry citizens covered in shit.” The people: “We love you, Jon! Thank you so much for coming back! We missed you so much, you beautiful comedy man!” Jon: “Ummmmm… okay… maybe the conservatives will have a different opinion?” No. They did not. The only time people shit on Jon Stewart are when they play off of a joke he famously made or when they are explicitly paid to make him look bad. He really is a beloved figure, and even now, he’s still so down-to-earth and grounded.

[@rapidrabbit11485]

It's really about how much he fought for the 9/11 survivors. Not just that, but how fervently he fought for it, setting comedy aside. It's like hating Jon McCain, I disagreed with him immensely, but he was a national treasure. Even conservatives know what Jon Stewart did for this country.

[@amisanthrope247]

@@rapidrabbit11485 McCain is a national treasure? REALLY? I must've slept in that day or somethin. I always thought he was a fascist c*nt.

[@shantanumishra9106]

Jon Stewart sticking with his criticism of Deep-dish pizza just makes me nostalgic.. I just did a rewind of his New York accent rant in my head.. still funny 😄

[@RustCole01]

Also, eating pizza with utensils is on par with ethnic cleansing...

[@FakingANerve]

@@RustCole01 "Right, right, Rawanda, we know., but... wtf are you doing with that fork and knife?" 😄

[@RustCole01]

@@FakingANerve lol, you get it bro.

[@scottmwilhelms2437]

Jon you have the talent and knowledge to leave every interviewee crying in the fetal position so use your power. Our future requires civility yet not necessarily playing nice.

[@dshepherd107]

Well said

[@-Jess.-]

=D he played very very nice. I imagine that he's struggling internally w/ the concept that the joker is more popular than he is w/in certain circles as they're doing it, but that makes their play all the nicer.

[@karnsingh3768]

#themadmanlaughsateverything

[@jpslayermayor9293]

Is that humanity you describe?

[@scottmwilhelms2437]

@@jpslayermayor9293 Confused as to what you question is. 🤔 Keep in mind I am one of the pawns Mr. Rumsfeld so creatively threw across the world chess table. I distinctly remember reciting his name so many times during chain of command practice during bootcamp. A man who gambled all in with my life and the lives of thousands of others while holding merely lies. Certainly not the first nor last government official to lie while the risk and consequence falls onto others, yet a name I remember as if implanted through something akin to indoctrination. I hope he's enjoying Hell. I'm not religious but bearing false witness deserves no less.

[@jeremyhontalba8121]

Once again Jon Stewart is showing everyone how it's suppose to be done

[@IGNANT4LIFE]

the issue Jon is talking about with questioning someone while remaining present is very particular thing. its like having practiced your play for a game over and over and then when it comes time to execute, you may have to switch-it-up and improvise...its like a dual tracked mindset...

[@justadad6677]

Best part of Jon Stewart is that he is ALWAYS seeking answers.

[@rosstapson]

Jon, we've needed you. I'm so happy you're back. Also, I cannot for the life of me find a deep-dish pizza in Durban, South Africa. I'm going to damn well learn how to make one.

[@jjackson4273]

I hope this series continues. I love this wide conversation

[@shakenbacon3655]

Amazing show, they need to do this often! Jon Stewart is one of the greatest truth tellers out there and the round table discussion highlights so many of his strengths.

[@sierrahunterlewis7677]

I LOVE this conversation with the writers PLEASE CONTINUE !!! 💓💓💓

[@fetlock]

If everyone was capable and willing to dive into topics so deeply, the world would be healed.

[@conservativestrawman9837]

Indeed. Why do you think public education has been on a downward trend for the last 50 years? They dont want us smart.

[@MrHoeboe]

This particular episode was great. For me it really brought out what I thought for decades that you can fight on either side but there is common ground with sticking points that are not worth pissing off your friend or neighbor. Just let it go. You get more bees with honey.

[@michealgregor1994]

I'm glad you spoke on Rumsfeild. You really dropped the ball on that point. Love you for your self reflection.

[@krissydiggs]

OMG WHEN DID YOU GET A PODCAST??? You have been such an integral part of my growth as a young person. So delighted and excited to see what you guys create. So happy.

[@pamelajohnson5056]

Your banter and laughter has made my morning coffee ☕️ much better 💯

Jon mentioned arbys and it gave me a flashback of him on the daily show when he said " arbys, if your stomach could get kicked in the nuts" that was years and years ago and it still sticks in my mind

[@themoviedealers]

Arby's was just a random punching bag. It's not markedly worse than other fast food chains. I guess you could say the decision to mock that restaurant was kind of Arbytrary. I'll show myself out.

[@chrisheiner6584]

What Jon talks about around the 37-38 minute mark with being blind to the present by your own intentions is a major point I have to overcome every day in sales. You are so eager to present what you think is what the customer needs you don't listen as they directly tell you what their needs are. Training yourself to disassociate from your preconceived experience to actually use the moment to guide you is such a vital tool in so many areas of life.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

A good number of people have an inherent inquisitive nature which makes active listening and want for the truth a lot easier. It sucks when others struggle with these qualities and unconsciously project their struggle on you.

[@theonetruemorty4078]

I was so frickin' happy when you came out on stage with Dave at MSG, John. Made an awesome experience even better.

[@EricSnellESnellDesign]

That was awesome!

[@tracylrsw247]

Remember Jon, that there are people who coach CEOs and others on how to deflect, chaff, and redirect. They pay people very well to help them manipulate and persuade, to dominate conversations without the other realizing it. Don't be too hard on yourself. Keep up the good fight.

[@Jmaters83]

Fastest 45 minutes of my life. Hungry for more. Please do more. I will compliment this episode on the hot line next.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

The deep dish pizza rant remains to this day one of the funniest few minutes of television ever fucking recorded. I'm from *Australia* and I AM INVESTED IN THIS WAR.

[@Comrade2k7]

I really appreciate this format, Jon please keep this going!

[@SerenityForschen]

You guys hit the nail on the head about trying. I work for a very large and often horrible to people company. It's kinda a helpless feeling but at least you tried.

[@freeloader69]

We love you, Jon!

[@TheWheelsmanx]

This was a really great segment, this is possibly the best discussion I've heard in a long time

[@triciaroy]

Love this. I really appreciate the discussion about our participation in exploitation/hypocrisy. Chelsea is right in that sins do not cancel each other out; the situation merely highlights how all life suffers. The difference is reflected in the level of compassion that we are willing to act upon. Practically speaking, we are not independent agents free to live without participation in multiple racist or exploitative systems. We delude ourselves when we think we can somehow change the world by ourselves. We can only affect change through the systems we have relationships with. So, John, I hope you and your crew use whatever influence you have in your relationship with apple to increase the level of compassion being acted upon by the company at large.

[@Tenchigumi]

I think their conversation also highlights a clear misunderstanding we have with with the word "racism." We've been trained to perceive the word strictly as an accusatory slur and mentally jump to the worst case examples, like "you're a Nazi sympathizer if you're racist!" But it's not that myopic: it's about how American society itself (despite significant progress) is still inherently racist, with a racist history that continues to have long-term effects. In that context, it's less about how individuals are racist actors, and more about acknowledging that racism is a systemic issue so ingrained we don't even see it when it happens right in our faces. It's so invisibly embedded that, when someone points this out, we often get deeply shocked and chagrined, to the point where we rationalize a way to overlook it and go into collective denial, using "politeness" and "grace" as a shield... and thereby allow the racist system to continue unabated. I get Jon's point when he says "if everything is racist, nothing is racist": he's saying we're devaluing the word to the point where it's meaningless, because it should only be used for egregious examples of racism. But that's not how we deal with systemic issues; lambasting full-blown KKK members might make for entertaining news, but in the grand scheme of things it does little to resolve racialized inequality in regards to income, education, policing, etc. At the same time, because it's systemic, there's little point in singling out people who are simply living normal lives. Rather, by understanding what racism is, we are trying to build broader awareness of the institutionalized problems underscoring racism, in the hopes that enough awareness can generate action to create real, systemic change.

[@triciaroy]

@@Tenchigumi totally agree. This this this.

[@thefourshowflip]

@@Tenchigumi But if we blanket call everything racist, doesn’t that detract from our ability to understand what racism is? For example, she said that racism includes things like seeing something overtly racist happening and doing nothing-but I don’t see how that necessitates the conclusion. I’d love to believe that I would jump in to a situation where some people were ganging up and being racist towards someone…but as a physically disabled person, one of my thoughts is going to be for my own physical well being, and while one could call it cowardice of me to not jump in the middle of that…by her definition, it seems I’m either required to throw myself into a potentially violent situation or else be doomed a racist, in some form…and to me, that feels like a stroke that’s slightly too broad (as Stewart seems to think by saying that if it’s all, then none of it is). If an inaction to oppose racism (as she defined it; she doesn’t differentiate between willful inaction or any other circumstance of inaction) is the mark of racism, then almost literally every possible action becomes racism.

[@Tenchigumi]

@@thefourshowflip I think you might want to look over my post again. What I wrote was actually about how we _shouldn't_ inappropriately use racism as a blanket term, nor single-out people who simply exist within the system.. My point was that that racism comes in many distinct forms at VERY different scales that should not be conflated. Interpersonal racism is the what most people imagine when they hear the word "racist": overt things like yelling racial slurs and committing hate crimes. That type of racism often makes the news and evokes strong emotions, but typically occur on a smaller scale as our society has grown better equipped to shun that kind of behavior. Unfortunately, this is also the type of racism that garners the most attention, and thus becomes the first thing people think of when they hear the word "racism." However, systemic racism is very different, much bigger, and ultimately the real problem. Systemic racism isn't as easy to grasp as slurs or hate-crimes. It doesn't immediately evoke emotional responses from those unaffected by it. They consist of problems/institutions that harm minority groups who don't always have the political power to protect themselves, but have lasted for generations and have become so ingrained in our society that the average person isn't even aware of it. This includes things such as unequal education, income, policing, etc., problems that were formed by racist laws and policies from the past (and some in the present) that continue to harm and disenfranchise minorities. So obviously, systemic racism isn't the fault or responsibility of any one person. When I say the system is racist, I'm *not* saying that *you* are racist, or your family, or you friends, or your community. It's not something I'd expect you resolve on your own. None of us can. It takes a prolonged collective effort to make a change against something so deeply embedded in our history and culture. That said, it does take courage to simply acknowledge that systemic racism is a thing. We're not expecting anyone to fling themselves into the midst of a hate-crime in progress, but we do want others to take that first step and realize that for all of our country's successes, there are still some critical flaws that we need to be aware of. And that awareness usually breeds proactive action of its own.

[@wuodbonde]

36:20 Jon is spot on. Why can't we feel comfortable going with the natural flow of discourse and respond to argument and counterargument ? And why do we feel the need to qualify every statement in a conversation with caveats ? Is there such a fear of being misunderstood before we even get to the end of a sentence ? Learn to be in the present, people !

[@Presticles1]

No one needs to learn to be present. Its actually the opposite. People are looking for ways to disagree and or find fault and misrepresent people positions. People need to be LESS engaged.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

@@Presticles1 ​ Well, sometimes when a conversation or debate becomes rapid-paced and either party wants to interject, it's often that A.) The other person has a natural enthusiasm to their way of speaking. B.) They are entering the conversation having researched both opposing arguments so is coming in more prepared and learned. But this doesn't mean either side isn't listening. They just have the counter-argument readily available because they did their homework. Now, with your question regarding how a person might used the rhetorical device of qualifying or, as you said, adding caveats to their argument, this is them buttressing their next debate point with context that not only makes sure they are better understood, but also implies they know where this argument is going.

[@NewMessage]

Constructive and thoughtful criticism? Those monsters!

[@mogscugg2639]

They're just making Jon more powerful by encouraging him to grow as a person They know not what they have done: they've created the Omega Libril

[@takealeftatthelight5284]

God bless you for taking action and caring about people. Be safe in DC and thank you for the work you are doing now with burn pit victims. When you spoke to Steve on the 10th anniversary of your DC concert, you were every one of us just needing some comfort. We are the tired and weary and you were us.

[@alikhaled7845]

Amazing Show - I would watch the show all the time if it wasnt on Apple+ but I only get to catch a glimpse on yt

[@steve-real]

you guys think so fast! love the quick wit

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

i could watch these things for days lol. Thank you for being back Jon and company!

[@egohde]

This is exactly what I wanted from John's return, a sequel to the Deep Dish pizza segment

[@bobfromjob]

I love that in between the voicemails that one of them is from Pete Davidson. That's a low-key brilliant move.

[@mikemcgrath1219]

I love listening to intelligent people talk about huge issues!! This is the smartest three people I’ve met in a long time!!! Wow!!!

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Three?

[@Jayeeyee]

This is one of the best podcast segments, we need more of this.

[@mikeflower4091]

Great to have Jon back ! Missed him much !

[@sargentrowell81]

We need this a minimum of once a month!

[@thechronicnoizeco.6675]

It is so wonderful to have Jon back on TV.

[@theonefromperu]

17:13 "These are my cookies now, boy" is a sentence I was not expecting to hear in that tone of voice. Lmao

[@charlesgallagher1376]

Great show, I could watch caller responses every day.

[@Casual_Stroll]

Great conversation, absolutely loved this.

[@ashugart]

“I don’t think we included it in the final cut. I had actual thin-crust pizza. Really, really delicious. Thinner crust than most Italian pizza. It was just very good, wood-fired, non-deep-dish pizza. I hate the deep dish. It annoys me that a great city like Chicago... they should be identified with their strongest suit, not their weakest. One of the things I know is that no Chicagoans I know eat that shit.” - Anthony Bourdain

[@leelindsay5618]

Every Chicagoan I know loves the super thin crust. Deep dish is what they give to tourists.

[@tdsims1963]

Really miss Tony...

[@FakingANerve]

Ha! Fantastic point from Tony, as always. Thanks for sharing. 🍻

[@TGo-n-Roscoe]

Had no idea this was live... just wow. Great show.

[@lalah9481]

Why can’t any of the podcasts (or production managers) read comments/questions from KZbin?? So glad to have Jons voice back!💖

[@sardoggy]

loved this set and really enjoyed the cast and the unscripted event. nuttin but praise.

[@time4sanity]

Just discovered this podcast...I'm IN! Glad Jon is still using his brilliant voice! Also, loved the message at the end from the guy who first drooled over Jon look, then called back with his "my bad...you do look like shit!" Laughed my ass off, and loved that Jon did too!

[@redbeard4576]

“This is not an Arby’s situation”

[@ConstantineFurman]

Real talk: I've never been done dirty by Arby's.

[@Vins663]

@@ConstantineFurman Turkey bacon ranch fresh sandwich remains undefeated

[@BuddaOnDaRoll]

I think holding people to their vote so hard in our fucked up two party system is intellectually dishonest at best. Like, to put it in star wars term everyone thinks they're the rebels and the philosophical leap you ask people to make when you say "Well why didn't you just vote for the other guy" is like having them say "Man, these rebels aren't rebellious enough. I should vote empire this time." which is insane. I think if we had a system that better represented people and the diversity of ideas we actually have in this country we could hold them more personally accountable, but as it is most really only ever had one choice and had to take the good with the bad.

[@GrayYeonWannabe]

except trump put in place things that hurt me & my loved ones. i cut contact with family for voting for him w no buyer's remorse. my safety & the safety of my friends is important enough to condemn my relatives who didn't care to take it into consideration. ofc the other option is harm reduction, but when your choices are 1) harm 2) harm reduction or 3) abstain, i absolutely have the right to judge you for picking #1

[@StyxTBuferd]

I also just fundamentally disagree that voting Republican/Trump is always an "active choice" of racism. In fact, I disagree that voting at all is a conscious or active choice for many people, even on the left. How often do we just go "oh well there's a D next to their name so I'll vote for them"? I think a large part of the population that voted for Trump, at least in 2016, thought in some way they were voting for the more utilitarian good candidate. There are absolutely some people who vote just to troll or because they actively want to further racism/sexism, but there are also people who are privileged enough to be single issue voters in issues that Republicans have historically aligned with (guns, abortions, low taxes). I 100% agree that the most moral position is to vote in a way that benefits people actively and to defend causes that lead to more economic equality and more tolerance, but if someone is manipulated into believing that abortion is murder or that the government is purely tyrannical and only guns can defend against that, or that Reagan neoliberalism is the economic mode of thought that leads to the most social welfare, then their vote is not actively racist or bigoted, but implicitly based on their material conditions. That to me is what is defined as "institutionalized racism", in that the structure of society motivates people towards certain actions and choices unconsciously that further an imbalance of power based on the sect of people who wield power and shaped those institutions. Like not everyone has felt the moral compulsion to reckon with their beliefs, because their conditions inform them that moral or utilitarian good lies exactly where their beliefs have always landed.

[@gigiwills7851]

Hear! Hear!

[@danielblack8497]

@@GrayYeonWannabe I think the fact that you have "no buyers remorse" over ditching your family speaks volumns about your character. People have the ability to change and grow, make poor decisions and learn from them. To cast away the people who you should love and challenge is not the appropriate response, but I believe you have the ability to grow and learn.

[@cnj67]

But pretending voting for Trump was not affecting POC bad, that is just a privileged view to take. To be so much above where it hurts so you can pretend it doesn't matter.

[@theultimate3377]

We love you Jon and your cast!!!

[@Autistic_Goblin]

I know this is old but I love this so much. Also, stoned Jon Stewart is the best. Cause y'all definitely stoned in this, and I'm here for it.

[@Galaar]

I love whenever he talks about how deep dish pizza is just a casserole.

[@Alexis84DE]

I just ❤️❤️❤️❤️ intelligent dialogue Thank you Jon & team for being you! You guys are awesome

[@MontenegrinIcon]

I can live with someone not liking deep dish pizza, I cannot live with someone conflating authentic Chicago pizza with deep dish pizza. Deep dish is very much Chicago pizza, but tailored to tourists. We enjoy it every so often, but not the majority of the time. Ask any long-time Chicagoan, we/they will tell you that real Chicago pizza is tavern style - meaning, thin crust, cheesy and cut in squares. There’s a pleasant crisp to it. Simply delicious, and you can find great versions of it all around the city. I invite Jon and the group to try real Chicago pizza

[@colinmcnamara344]

you'd prolly like New Haven style Pizza, sounds similar to the tavern style.

[@Sck519]

Thank you!

[@mikey33409]

jon back again and missed you so.

[@TheTeaNinja]

Love the show John! Great seeing Aubrey Plaza on the show!

[@DanielForrester]

Hahahahaha right?! I thought so too.

[@eschneider317]

Wooowwww this is everything. And the dig on Arby’s. Classic. So grateful he’s back.

[@DeathlyTired]

Is the US malevolent or reckless? Both.

[@MarkBarrett]

I am Personally willing to fight for You, Jon Stewart. Doesn't matter what I have done so far, I can do more.

[@danielstein9791]

39:38--There is a passive-aggressive way to call someone out on saying or doing something racist, sexist (oppressive, et. al.) and there is a curious way to do so. The intention (see earlier in the episode for the significance of that word) of the former is embarrass or cause someone to metaphorically trip. The intention of the latter is to bring someone to a common understanding with you. The latter assumes your interlocutor is human and would not want to be treated as he (or occasionally she) is treating those they are marginalizing or disparaging. I'd love to see more of this particular nuance in media. Is it possible for anyone on camera to willingly and openly relinquish power, particularly in an interview, and look at the other as an equal? Might lead to an exchange that leaves viewers feeling uncomfortable, but oh the greatness that can come from people unified in a single feeling. Solidarity comes from that--just look at the early months of the pandemic when BLM rocketed to international prominence.

[@Johnny0lovely69]

I Trevor Noah was good at that curious part in his Daily Show interviews.

[@abrahamabhishek4240]

Thinking of a smartass comment to put down here, but at the core of it all lies one singular thought: "I love you Jon Stewart, glad that you're back"

[@silverfilmsofficial]

I like this podcast a lot, Jon is such a perfect host

[@benjhaisch]

I love how you have a rodecaster pro in the middle with nothing plugged into it

[@4everyoung24]

I remember on Twitter when New Jersey tweeted something like, “Hey, Chicago, your pizza is a casserole.”

[@14sufficiency]

John, I appreciate the dialogue on racism, and your arguing with your friends in order to help them see what they don't. The act of communication-one that you excel at- can be used to "lead" an individual by asking questions in a sincerely curious manner, which then may plant the seed for the individual to open themselves up to learning and understanding more about it. However, this has to be done in a skillful way. When questions are asked confrontationally, or while in a confrontational space, it creates resistance. This is not amicable to the other individuals learning. They may be resistant to what you're saying. However, you can be the catalyst that encourages their growth through your skill of communication. And, on a different note, I am thrilled to have found your podcasts and appreciate how informative they are, as well as the humor and quick thinking. Thanks!

[@ludacrispyy780]

"No one has ever disputed that deep dish pizza...is food."

[@edneddy2]

I will always love Jon's Deep Dish Pizza rant

[@brozbro]

when your boss laughs, you laugh.

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Love this show...Thought provoking.

[@rengsn4655]

it should be called "what's your problem with the problem with jon stewart"

[@chloetry206]

Damn this discussion is the realest thing I seen on the internet in a while.

[@ToniGlick]

The staff going undercover to "reveal" Jon's call in number made me laugh so hard! It is so easy to manipulate these folks, does it make it wrong to take it a step further and conspiracy theorize them back towards the light?

[@tinydancer8536]

Being present also takes more time and pays attention to details, so everyone will understand, not just people who rush through life and think that you are slow. Being present and noticing all angles and considering the feelings of others and putting yourself in their shoes.

[@WTHFX]

I am happy to hear John speaking for reason and moderacy. She is reforming the definition of "racism" to absurd result.

[@beastrule]

Yeah she’s nuts

[@okays313]

The conversation about how to engage in genuine conversation with bad actors is so interesting.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Bad actors are almost never worth engagement. Simply by virtue that their bad acting is done consciously. It's like trying to ask for a sincere conversation with a narcissist/psychopath.

[@polynikes2000]

I just watched this version of the call-in podcast, and I find the discussion about "what is grace in contemporary U.S. society?" I would LOVE to see the argument that erupts between Jon and Chelsea after discussing the merits of "land acknowledgments." Go -- discuss!!

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

You feel they would differ in opinion? Assuming they are learned about land acknowledgments, they would both understand that Native Americans have asked for the abatement of the practice. There is no cause for debate.

[@adamschroeder5842]

Credit to your team. Robby especially is naturally very funny.

[@Augmuse]

Great to see that Jon Stewart is back on the air!

[@steven2183]

he's not the same and what he talks about seems handed to him...

[@IgnatiusAlpha]

Very fun conversation! More of these please!

[@pattiderosamusic3292]

Let’s shift the conversation off of individuals (who is and is not racist, etc) and look at the policies, positions, and rhetoric advocated by Republicans vs Democrats. When analyzed this way it’s no contest as to which party’s policies etc. more often support and which party’s policies etc more often hurt people of color, women, LGBTQ+, poor people, and immigrants. That doesn’t mean that each party, and each of us individually, don’t have inconsistencies and contradictions on these issues but from a collective policy perspective it’s quite clear which support greater equity and access and which don’t. And policies, positions, and rhetoric have real impacts on real people….and if we choose to support politicians that advocate policies, positions, and rhetoric that create greater inequality and access and hurt more than help, then yeah, those choices support racism, sexism, etc. whether or not we personally “feel” or perceive ourselves to be racist, sexist, etc. Glad to have you back Jon!

[@rosskarr322]

Actually, When analyzed the data says the Democrats have done more to hurt people of color over the last 40 years of my lifetime so your argument is moot. Your opinion on the data is telling. It’s a broad sweeping claim to make without any data. Clinton apologized for the 90’s Crime bill that hurt people of color and Biden has not. That bill is still hurting people of color, Obama didn’t do anything and Biden isn’t doing anything about it right now. Prisons are full of people Of color and over 50% should be released ASAP but Biden and Harris won’t do that.

[@ZaZen___]

As I liberal, I feel if libs stay more in line with the type of tone you embodying, then conservatives may feel less defensive. Growth is usually about transcending and including. Judging the other side is moving us nowhere. Solid comment!

[@Sitbear]

@@rosskarr322 What are you, a Dore watcher? Even if Democrats have hurt POC more than Republicans (doubtful), it remains the case Democrats are overwhelmingly better _today_ than Republicans are. One of these parties has made horrible mistakes, the other is actively malicious.

[@Sitbear]

"You say you don't like society, yet you live in a society! How curious!"

[@rosskarr322]

@@Sitbear your disingenuous with your arguments. What are you a HANNITY watcher? You can’t argue so you belittle with gaslighting me by saying that I must be a Dore watcher. Your not worthy of any debate as your intellectually dishonest and a douchbag.

[@cameronwilson3053]

What a wonderful and thoughtful podcast. Loved it

[@ssmith2019]

Jon, I remember that Rumsfeld interview and I remember thinking that when Rumsfeld was allowed to "framed" the war lie as a "presentation" you had sadly already lost the debate !

[@AyJay53810]

I do very much appreciate this group and per my previous comment, I appreciate this chick’s tact.

[@heatherc2939]

The intro was as funny as the answers. (and it is malevolence) Chelsea - preach! I knew what you meant.

[@J_House]

a podcast in your own head that your eyes make....love that description.

[@Devyn89]

Laughing at your own jokes is great. I love people that do that.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Judgey-wudgey ;)

[@AyJay53810]

😂 the guy 😂❤😂 the 2-comment guy 😂 is brilliant! Love you, Guy!

[@sirsmokeefortwence25]

Out of all the "ism"'s CLASSISM is the most important to fix.

[@explosivehotdogs]

I, for one, loved this dialog. Please, assemble the crew and do another round. Cheers from Berlin.