Talib Kweli & Jon Stewart On Activism, 'The Daily Show,' Israel & Palestine | People's Party Full

TIME STAMPS: 3:19 -- A golden retriever named Kweli gets a shoutout at the top of the show. Jon and Talib then go on to recount their first time getting to know each other during Dave Chappelle's Yellow Springs festival. They also discuss Jon's growing up in New Jersey, his bussing tables at Trenton's famed City Gardens nightclub where he felt like he found his people, and get into the similarities found in the punk and hip hop music of the 80's and 90's. 9:39 -- Jon is asked about his stint as the last performer for many nights at New York's iconic, Comedy Cellar venue and he reflects on why he considers those to be some of the best years of his life. They go on to discuss 'The Daily Show,' and the long run of amazing personalities that made their names known on the program. They also get into Jon's take on how trust should be earned when it comes to how people choose their sources of news and why showing people the process is so important. 15:31 -- Jon speaks on how and why he made the decision to leave The Daily Show and pass the torch to Trevor Noah, who became his successor as the host. They explore what it was about Trevor that got Jon's attention, his not realizing how big Trevor was overseas, and how he declined early invitations to join Jon on the show. They also talk about Leslie Jones' memorable time as the guest-host and how she reminded Jon about the importance of joy. 20:28 -- Jon is asked about one of the most pivotal moments of The Daily Show, with their first airing following the events of September 11th. Talib brings up their shared connection to the FealGood Foundation, an organization pressing elected officials to provide financial assistance to the first responders of 9/11. They also discuss Jon's personal journey to becoming involved in activism, why comedians are reluctant activists by nature, and Jon's approach to holding his interviewees accountable. 25:11 -- Jon gives his take on the government's stalling of the 2022 PACT Act, which expanded the health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. They go on to discuss Jon's transition of leaving The Daily Show in 2015, to his landing on 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' in 2021, and also get into learning how to humble oneself on failings in life, as well as Jon's take on the separation of malevolence and ignorance in society, with one of them being a curable condition. 31:26 -- Talib brings up Jon's unflinching approach during interviews when facing those on opposing sides of the spectrum such as a Trucker Carlson and Bill O'Reilly. He asks Jon to expand on statements he has made about reflecting on if his time at the Daily Show added to the noise or helped the country progress. They also get into the controversial move of having an all-white panel discussing systematic racism, as well as how America has always criminalized struggle. 38:41 -- Jon talks about his views on why people like Andrew Sullivan and many others have such a difficult time grasping the facts of systematic racism existing in America. They discuss how acceptance of these hard truths will have to be the beginning of any treatment, why so much of it boils down to the guarding of resources, and how the argument should be made to these deniers. They also explore Jon's powering through a Yellow Springs audience who weren't feeling his jokes. 45:24 -- Jon gives his take on globalization, how it can be traced back to the earliest days of the word's colonialism beginning with slave labor, and gives examples of today with the war in Afghanistan, and China's role in Africa, building roads for Kobalt. They also discuss how Jon navigates being Jewish and speaking out against anti-semitism, while at the same time advocating on behalf of Palestinians who have suffered at the hands of the Israeli government. 52:32 -- The 2014 film, 'Rosewater' that Jon wrote, directed and produced is explored as they get into how the people involved made the movie a true work of art, what it was like shooting the picture in Jordan during the month of Ramadan, and Jon is then asked what he gets out of making movies that was missing from prior endeavours. Jon is also asked about his and his wife's farm sanctuary for abused and neglected animals, and his decision 7 years ago to become a vegetarian.

This man is responsible for so many young people of my generation giving a damn about politics. He’s always led with empathy and morals, and that’s untouchable by all these charlatans.

Man, I wish Jon Stewart knew just how influential he was in my life for two decades. Thanks for teaching me how to think, Jon. You're just getting better and better.

I came for Jon Stewart, I stayed for such an incredible interview, and now I’m permanent subscriber. VERY well done! 👍🏼

John Stewart is a national treasure. Excellent interview

Loving how Kweli not only brings on some of the most influential figures in hip hop but in comedy as well. Always learn something from the best artists in the world on People's Party.

Jon Stewart is an exceptional comedian & human being. Political commentary & views always nuanced, ethical, greatly empathetic & above all, factual. 👌

After the Hamas attacks and fury from both sides, it's always a breath of fresh air to recalibrate myself with Jon's thoughts and focus on what's right. Even if this interview happened before the incedent, it's uncanny how clear Jon Stewart sees through the entire question and how we should be tackling it.

I love them talking about the similarities of the attitude of punk and hip hop in the early days.

This man is a national treasure. Great podcast as usual Talib!

Excellent interview. Real talk. Just listened to it driving down the turnpike. Nothing but respect to you guys. Thank you for inspiring, caring, and shining the light on relevant issues.

Love to the Peoples Party and Uproxx team! Jon Stewart has been a class act my entire life. love this interview man. Never stop rocking 💪🏾

20:18 "Presidency should always age the president, not the people"

So smart!!! TK + JS = GOLD I admire these two brilliant cultural icons and their civic & humanitarian leadership so much!!! 🙏💐❤️😍

Great interview guys. Jon gets a lot of airtime but we rarely get a chance to hear him genuinely share himself. He's too busy speaking truth to power.

Love the nuanced and balanced conversation they have about Israel-Palestine. As a Jew living in Germany I get why they cancelled Talib's shows, the BDS organisation while having a good cause at heart is unfortunately infiltrated by many antisemites who hitchhike on its anti-Israel stances. But I also get why Talib supports it as a way of showing support to Palestinians and I don't hold it against him. This issue is so complex and it's sometimes really hard to know what the right thing is to do or say, but we won't get anywhere if we can't have the conversation without people on either side going berserk.

Excellent episode and interview. Salute kweli for his interview and conversation skills. Love seeing him excel and succeed at something else he loves, and counties to spread knowledge, love and positivity

Thank you Talib, Thank you for this interview and I solute you for always doing your homework. Jon is a good man.

This was an amazing experience, and an awesome interview. Your questions we're important well thought out and necessary. Thank u sir. The discussions between the 2 of you brought me such a joy. People like u sir, and Jon give such a positive energy the world desperately needs now more then ever.

John is a bonafide hero of mine and one of the most beautiful people on earth. He simply checks all of the boxes, all of them.