The Problem with Jon Stewart
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how we come up with change.
Cast:Jon Stewart , LeVar Burton , Chelsea Devantez , Brinda Adhikari , Rob Christensen , Reza Riazi , Kasaun Wilson , Reniqua Allen , Adrian Fontes , Teresa De Graaf , Jay Jordan , Jason Alexander , Niecy Nash , Jenifer Lewis , Ken Burns , Tracy Morgan , Bassem Youssef , Janet Yellen
S1.E1 ∙ War
Jon discusses the issue of 'burn holes' with a panel of those affected by them.
S1.E2 ∙ The Problem with 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?
S1.E3 ∙ The Problem with the Economy
Many U.S. politicians praise working-class Americans for their work ethic and resilience. But why is so little done to help them succeed?
S1.E4 ∙ The Problem with Guns
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?
S1.E5 ∙ Stock Market
The rise of e-brokers was meant to democratize the stock market - yet the inequality in the market has actually worsened. How can it be fixed?
S1.E6 ∙ Climate Change
We're being told that our planet Earth is headed towards catastrophe if we don't fix climate change. What will it take for everyone to change their behavior?
S1.E7 ∙ Media
Cable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy. But is that undermined by the ratings driven ploys to keep people watching?
S1.E8 ∙ Racism
No matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress.
