After scuttling a months-long search for a new host, the Paramount Global network said it had enlisted Jon Stewart, who presided over the late-night mainstay’s most popular era, to serve as its host on Monday nights throughout the 2024 election cycle and to run the program. He is expected to oversee the program through 2025. Various “Daily Show” correspondents will host the program Tuesday through Thursday nights, and Jen Flanz, the current executive producer, will continue her duties on the show.

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    11 months ago

    He has explicitly said before that he does not want to run for president and does not want that job.

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      11 months ago

      Which is all the more reason to have a massive write in campaign for him.

      Those who do not lust for power, are those most suitable to be burdened with it.