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In October, after broadcasting two seasons, The problem with Jon Stewart was canceled by Apple TV +. The New York Times reported at the time that the cancellation was on the creative differences between the streaming service and the creator and the host Jon Stewart . Now, what these creative differences involve drew the attention of the congress. A special committee announced that it was investigating Apple to have the Stewart show.

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October 19, The New York Times reported that Stewart and Apple leaders had decided to separate from just a few weeks before the third season of the current event show to start filming. Two people close to the decision told the newspaper that the first Daily show The host and Apple had disagreements on some of the guests and the subject of the series.

According to The New York Times "Stewart told members of his staff on Thursday that potential subjects linked to China and artificial intelligence were concerned with Apple leaders, said a person who knows the meeting." In addition to this, coverage of the next presidential election in 2024 would have been a potential concern. As Nyt Notes, controversial subjects could cause an Apple, which is not only a streaming platform but a large technological company. Apple made no comments on these claims to the newspaper. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

A song in Hollywood Journalist Quoted sources that said Apple said to Stewart that they had to be "aligned" with regard to the subjects of the show. Stewart did not like the idea of being "by hand" by the company, and when they threatened to cancel the show, he decided to leave rather than giving up creative control.

Now Reuters reports that Congress asks Apple To explain its decision to cancel the show, in particular due to the concern reported in relation to The problem China cover.

"While companies have the right to determine which content is suitable for their streaming service, coercive tactics of a foreign power should not directly or indirectly influence these determinations", " bed a public letter leaders of the restricted committee of the House of Representatives on the Chinese Communist Party which is addressed to the CEO of Apple Tim Cook . The Committee requests an Apple response by December 15. They also want to talk to Stewart representatives.

"To reassure the creative community in the light of these reports, we also respectfully ask that Apple publicly committed that the content which could be perceived as critical towards the PCC or the RPC is welcome on Apple TV + and other Apple services ", Continue the letter. He concludes: “We support the ability of artists, writers, studios and streaming services to create content without fear of potential CCP reprisals and punishment. We also encourage American technological companies to diversify their supply chains, reduce their potential sensitivity to CCP PCC pressure and reduce their overall dependence on the PRC. ""

Better life contacted Apple and a Stewart representative to comment.

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