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Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ for Election Season

The comedian will host the program on Mondays this year
He’s also tasked with developing talent as executive producer

Jon Stewart hosts "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in 2015.
Photographer: Brad Barket/Getty Images

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By Felix Gillette

January 24, 2024 at 11:45 AM EST

Updated on

January 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM EST

Comedian Jon Stewart is returning to The Daily Show after a nine-year absence, to lead the satirical news program through the 2024 US presidential election cycle.

Starting Feb. 12, Stewart will host the Comedy Central program every Monday night with a rotating lineup of performers anchoring the rest of the week, the network said in a statement Wednesday. Stewart will also serve as an executive producer.