Episode
The Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
1:02:33
Published: Thu Oct 14 2021
Description
We’re talking freedom and race in America (we know!). Jon, who is famously old and white, is joined by staff writer Kasaun Wilson and associate producer Trey Sherman before talking to Alex Stamos, former chief of security at Facebook and current director of the Stanford Internet Observatory, about the impact of social platforms on democracy—and guess what? It’s not great.CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance:Kasaun Wilson, Trey Sherman, Robby Slowick, Rob Christensen, Maria Randazzo, Chelsea Devantez, Tocarra Mallard, Henrik Blix, Jay Jurden, Kris Acimovic, Alex Stamos, Jennifer LewisExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard PleplerLead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Caity Gray, Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound designer & audio engineer: Miguel Carrascal Assistant Sound Editor: Brian BonifacioSenior Digital Producer: Kwame OpamDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Chelsea DevantezElements Producer: Kenneth HullTalent Producer: Brittany MehmedovicTalent Coordinator: Haley DenzakResearch: Susan Helvenston, Anne Bennett, Deniz CamTheme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem With Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions.https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
The speaker comments on Facebook's negative impact on people and society, highlighting the profit-driven nature of companies.
00:00 - 02:49 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker comments on Facebook's negative impact on people and society, highlighting the profit-driven nature of companies. He then humorously suggests that a push for salads would not be a top priority for companies like McDonald's, whose superior fries he praises.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the meaning of freedom and how it can be misconstrued.
02:50 - 10:39 (07:48)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the meaning of freedom and how it can be misconstrued. They touch on critical race theories and the concept of sacrificing some individual freedoms for the greater good.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The black perspective on the Covid restrictions is hurtful since it belittles the experience of a lot of people.
10:39 - 16:59 (06:20)
Summary
The black perspective on the Covid restrictions is hurtful since it belittles the experience of a lot of people. It's enjoyable to see white people take the brunt of all the anti-mask and anti-vax movements being faced in America.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The ability to create a different world lies in our agreement that some things take away people's freedom and we need to take initiatives to change that.
16:59 - 25:05 (08:06)
Summary
The ability to create a different world lies in our agreement that some things take away people's freedom and we need to take initiatives to change that. Addressing issues like education, building a middle class, climate control, animal welfare, and women’s rights with a focus on equality for all can lead us towards a better world.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The hosts of the podcast express their opinions freely and advocate for freedom of speech.
25:05 - 28:37 (03:32)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast express their opinions freely and advocate for freedom of speech. They also make references to social media and encourage listeners to follow them.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Comedian Trey Kennedy talks about how social media algorithms incite anger and rage to engage viewers as well as how Facebook functions like an online mother.
28:37 - 32:59 (04:21)
Summary
Comedian Trey Kennedy talks about how social media algorithms incite anger and rage to engage viewers as well as how Facebook functions like an online mother.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
In this episode, the speaker highlights the role of social media in politics and how platforms like Facebook and Twitter affect the overall political environment.
32:59 - 39:45 (06:45)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker highlights the role of social media in politics and how platforms like Facebook and Twitter affect the overall political environment. The discussion also touches on the issue of Russian disinformation after the 2016 election.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The peaceful transfer of power is an incredible show that has been protected by the blood of hundreds of thousands of Americans who have died for it, and it shouldn't be taken for granted.
39:45 - 49:37 (09:52)
Summary
The peaceful transfer of power is an incredible show that has been protected by the blood of hundreds of thousands of Americans who have died for it, and it shouldn't be taken for granted. The production value of small-scale productions versus larger networks like CNN is not that different anymore.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Some believe that tech companies should prioritize human rights over the laws passed locally in countries where they operate.
49:37 - 57:26 (07:49)
Summary
Some believe that tech companies should prioritize human rights over the laws passed locally in countries where they operate. They also suggest splitting up the teams who decide what is allowed on the platform and the people who keep governments happy.
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
This podcast episode discusses the challenges of maintaining democracy in the digital age, especially in the face of authoritarian regimes like in Myanmar, where Facebook is being used as a tool of control and suppression.
57:26 - 1:02:10 (04:43)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the challenges of maintaining democracy in the digital age, especially in the face of authoritarian regimes like in Myanmar, where Facebook is being used as a tool of control and suppression.