Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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WarSupporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need?43m2
FreedomAmericans 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?43m3
The EconomyMany politicians praise working-class Americans. But why is so little done to actually help them succeed?43m4
GunsShootings 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?41m5
The Stock MarketThe rise of e-brokers was meant to democratize the stock market—yet inequality in the market has actually worsened. How can it be fixed?50m6
Climate ChangeWe're being told the planet is headed towards catastrophe if we don't fix climate change. What will it take for everyone to change their behavior?52m7
MediaCable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy—but is that undermined by ratings-driven ploys to keep people watching?57m8
RacismNo matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress.52m
WarSupporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need?43m2FreedomAmericans 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?43m3The EconomyMany politicians praise working-class Americans. But why is so little done to actually help them succeed?43m4GunsShootings 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?41m5The Stock MarketThe rise of e-brokers was meant to democratize the stock market—yet inequality in the market has actually worsened. How can it be fixed?50m6Climate ChangeWe're being told the planet is headed towards catastrophe if we don't fix climate change. What will it take for everyone to change their behavior?52m7MediaCable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy—but is that undermined by ratings-driven ploys to keep people watching?57m8RacismNo matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress.52mCast
