John Stewart

Person

Comedian and television host. His recent monologue is referenced for its sharp critique of the discrepancy between the White House's private portrayal of Biden's acuity and his public performance.


First Mentioned

1/1/2026, 5:57:55 AM

Last Updated

1/4/2026, 3:39:16 AM

Research Retrieved

1/1/2026, 5:59:50 AM

Summary

John Stewart (commonly spelled Jon Stewart) is a highly influential American comedian, political commentator, and television host, best known for his tenure on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." In the provided context, Stewart's viral commentary on AI-driven job displacement sparked a significant debate on the All-In Podcast regarding the balance between technological productivity gains and societal disruption. Beyond his media presence, he is a prominent advocate for 9/11 first responders and has earned extensive recognition, including 24 Primetime Emmy Awards and 2 Grammy Awards.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Awards

    24 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, 5 Peabody Awards

  • Ethnicity

    Ashkenazi Jewish

  • Full Name

    Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz

  • Birth Date

    1962-11-28

  • Birth Place

    Manhattan, New York City, US

  • Data Discrepancy

    Wikidata Q65464979 refers to a female accused of witchcraft, which conflicts with the male comedian described in the documents and web results.

  • Annual Earnings (2008)

    14 million USD

Timeline
  • Born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz in Manhattan, New York City. (Source: Web Search)

    1962-11-28

  • Began hosting the satirical news program The Daily Show on Comedy Central. (Source: Web Search)

    1999-01-11

  • Stepped down as the primary host of The Daily Show. (Source: Web Search)

    2015-08-06

  • Launched the current affairs series The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. (Source: Web Search)

    2021-09-30

  • Returned to The Daily Show as a part-time host. (Source: Web Search)

    2024-02-12

  • Released a viral segment on AI job displacement and criminal justice, which was later discussed on the All-In Podcast. (Source: Document 2b6bf10f-e753-4ea5-9c2c-da654f7a8824)

    2025-12-02

Web Search Results
  • Jon Stewart - Wikipedia

    Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, November 28, 1962) is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host. Stewart is known as the host of the satirical news program The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015 and part-time since 2024. He hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Stewart has received numerous accolades, including 24 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, and 5 Peabody Awards. He was [...] Stewart was born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz at Doctors Hospital "Doctors Hospital (Manhattan)") on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. His father, Donald Leibowitz (1931–2013), was an energy coordinator for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, and his mother, Marian Leibowitz (née Laskin), was a teacher and later an educational consultant. Stewart's family is Ashkenazi Jewish; his parents had immigrated to the United States from Europe. One of his grandfathers was born in [...] According to a Forbes list of celebrities in 2008, he was earning $14 million a year. The New York Times opined that Stewart is "the modern-day equivalent of Edward R. Murrow" and the UK national newspaper The Independent called him the "satirist-in-chief". In an interview, Senator John McCain described Stewart as "a modern-day Will Rogers and Mark Twain".

  • Trump Berates Reporters, Gets Mystery MRI & Closes ... - YouTube

    Welcome to the Daily Show. My name is John Stewart. Great show for you tonight. Later on, we're going to be joined by author Elizabeth Colbert. We will be discussing the environment. Do we still need one? By the way, you couldn't hear in the audience, but I said we have Elizabeth Colbert on the show. And someone in the audience said, "I love her." [laughter] Like literally just in the middle of it was just like, "Oh, I love her." So, we are pleasing her. But for how was your Thanksgiving? Did [...] About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best Fking News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. [...] ### Description 5143846 views Posted: 2 Dec 2025 Trump spent the weekend celebrating Thanksgiving the traditional way: abusing reporters, calling Tim Walz the R-word, and bragging about his "perfect" MRI score. Plus, while the president spins a National Guard shooting for his anti-immigrant agenda, Jon Stewart slams the double standard of criminal justice for immigrants and J6 insurrectionists. #DailyShow #JonStewart #Trump #Immigration

  • The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart - Apple Podcasts

    On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he hosts The Weekly Show — A new podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that gets to the heart of some of the most complex issues of our time. Also hear from producers and friends of the show who discuss the latest headlines, what’s on their minds, and more! Catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more: > YouTube: > Instagram: > [...] happening, I know I’m facing things, and not just numb. I’m afraid things will get so much worse bc I’m intimate familiar with the personality disorders Trump operates out of; Trump is on a trajectory and always has been, to destroy himself and as many people and systems he can. To be able to face this and not get numb and check out at this point takes people like you John, and Tim , Jon, Jimmy, and many others who touch my heart and bring tears from deep inside. Thank you. [...] ## About On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world. ## Information Creator Comedy Central Years Active 2021 - 2025 Episodes 64 Rating Explicit Show Website The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

  • Jon Stewart on His Faith (or Lack Thereof) | The Daily Show - YouTube

    About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best Fking News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

  • Hey Jon Stewart, Jokes About Wearing Masks Aren't Funny

    Some people have also pointed out the hypocrisy of his work supporting 9/11 first responders and how he is talking about masking now. Epidemiologist Gabrielle A. Perry posted on BlueSky that Stewart has “some absolute fucking NERVE to be making fun of Long COVID survivors and people still masking” when “he’s seen UP CLOSE the government deny healthcare and resources for 9/11 survivors who breathed in toxic air and are suffering decades later.” [...] Over the weekend, Covid-cautious individuals shared clips on social media of Jon Stewart punching down on people who are masking, who are presumably doing so to protect themselves from Covid, the flu, and other infectious diseases that are spreading across the United States. [...] Jon Stewart has some absolute fucking NERVE to be making fun of Long COVID survivors and people still masking on his piece of shit podcast when he’s seen UP CLOSE the government deny healthcare and resources for 9/11 survivors who breathed in toxic air and are suffering decades later. What a psycho

Location Data

John Stewart, Germantown, Cheatham County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, United States

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