General Discussion

I was excited to see Jon Stewart back. However, I found myself not only vastly disappointed--but not the least bit entertained either. I sat there stone-faced, waiting for the joke, and instead felt like Jon Steward had become Bill Maher-lite.

Watching the small portion of the show that I did (had to turn it off), my impression was that Jon Stewart has gotten a bit caught up in his own identity as some sort of "cut through the bullshit truth teller". The show seemed more about him (Jon Stewart) proving he's "not afraid to call it as I see it", but his "vision" is coming from someone extremely privileged. Easy to be complacent about the real risks Trump presents when you've got millions in the bank and thus don't need to worry about your 401K tanking, or losing your healthcare, or losing your Social Security. I think Jon's monologue would have been quite different if he was "calling it and seeing it" from the perspective of the average citizen.

I won't be watching it again. I imagine next Monday's show he'll spend the vast majority doubling down and defending his stance. No thanks.