Jon Stewart talks with David Remnick about the future of his career and the fight over misinformation during The 2025 New Yorker Festival on October 26, 2025, in New York. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New Yorker

Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at “The Daily Show” desk after his current contract expires in December.

“We’re working on staying,” the Comedy Central host said Sunday when asked about his status on stage at The New Yorker Festival in Manhattan.

“It’s not as clear-cut as all that,” Stewart quickly added. He started to say the media business is changing, perhaps alluding to the recent ownership changes at Comedy Central’s parent, Paramount.

However, Remnick asked, “If it’s up to you, you’re staying?” Yes, said Stewart, who hosted “The Daily Show” from 1999 until 2

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