We don’t want to send the message that criticizing us on Twitter is a ticket to the podcast...but that’s what climate reporter Kendra Pierre-Louis did, and now here she is. Kendra had some issues with our climate episode on Apple TV+, so Jon invited her on for a conversation. And just like our planet, things heated up—insofar as you can call a thoughtful exchange of ideas “heated up.” Jon is also joined by writers Rob Christensen and Tocarra Mallard to talk about Twitter trolls, beard maintenance, and the importance of a steady government job.Jon recorded this episode away from the studio, so if it sounds like he’s talking into a paper cup tied to a string it’s because he actually might be. Please excuse the sound issues.What did you think of our episode? Give our hotline a call and leave your questions, comments, or thoughts: 1-212-634-7222.To watch our latest episode, visit https://theproblem.link/AppleTVCREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance: Tocarra Mallard, Rob Christensen, Kendra Pierre-LouisExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard Plepler.Lead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Caity Gray, Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Designer & Audio Engineer: Miguel CarrascalSenior Digital Producer: Kwame OpamDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Kris AcimovicElements: Kenneth Hull, Daniella PhilipsonTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Haley DenzakResearch: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, Anne Bennett, Deniz Çam, Harjyot Ron SinghTheme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem With Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast produced by Busboy Productions.https://apple.co/-JonStewart
In this podcast episode, the host talks about the urgent need to mitigate the catastrophic effects of climate change before discussing an upcoming episode on the topic with a guest expert.
The hosts talk about experiencing backlash over tweets from their personal accounts and reader's reactions.
The podcast discusses climate change and corporations' lack of responsibility, highlighting a woman's testimony in Congress as an example. The internet is seen as a platform for further discussion.
The focus on personal virtue perpetuated by oil companies and larger corporations muddies the waters around environmental issues. While there are nuanced options like Norwegian oil company Equinor, the question of how to bring oil companies to the fight may be misguided.
The revocation of the charter of a corporation can lead to the creation of mass transit systems in places where it traditionally does not exist, encouraging people to explore new ways of transportation.
The US does not have a strong anti-nuclear culture as most people believe, as nuclear weapons are often conflated with nuclear energy. The speaker also highlights the funding discrepancies between roads and mass transit in the country.
The world needs to reduce emissions from 2020 levels by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 to prevent catastrophic effects of climate change and keep the temperature increase below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The speaker discusses Biden's proposals to cut checks for those making below a certain threshold and cover increased gas prices with renewable energy, while also mentioning the fossil fuel industry's attempt to muddy the science of climate change.
The speaker discusses how taxation and resource guarding in the US is tied into beliefs about the default setting of the country being white Anglo-Saxon Protestant and how this relates to the fear of "the other". They also mention a potential solution for energy companies to allow grazing under solar panels.
The erosion of democracy is causing the marginalization of voting, which is affecting the fight against climate change, where the people who want action are often people of color. While many Americans care about the future and the environment, it is easy for climate change concerns to get swept under political agendas.
Voter suppression in black and brown communities is a serious issue, as they are often the most affected by climate change and support politicians who address it. Rather than being distracted by potential international interference in elections, we should prioritize tackling voter suppression to ensure fair voting processes for all.
Some US veterans nearing retirement are reportedly seeking a "just war" at the Russia-Ukraine border after feeling disillusioned with previous deployments to the Middle East. This move is speculative, but if true, could have significant consequences.
In this episode, Jon Stewart and his guests discuss media coverage of climate change and the issue of "both-sides-ism". They encourage constructive criticism, but not to be a 'dick'.