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Jon Stewart Reflects on the Best Decisions He's Ever Made

Jon Stewart says leaving "The Daily Show" allowed him to spend more time with his kids.

Aired 06/22/2022

Mark Twain Prize

Jon Stewart Reflects on the Best Decisions He's Ever Made

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Jon Stewart says leaving "The Daily Show" allowed him to spend more time with his kids.

Jon Stewart explains how leaving "The Daily Show" allowed him to spend more time with his daughter and son, and calls it one of the best decisions he's ever made.

Aired 06/22/2022

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