00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 John Stewart's return to host The Daily Show on Comedy Central brought the channel
00:06 its highest ratings in five years, with nearly one million viewers watching live and a total
00:11 of 1.85 million across various airings.
00:14 His performance drew such viewership due to curiosity about whether Stewart still had
00:18 his charismatic presence as a host after being away from the role for years.
00:23 The episode addressed criticism that his return represented old white dudes reclaiming roles,
00:28 with correspondents jokingly voicing skepticism but also acknowledging the cultural significance
00:33 of Stewart's time on the show.
00:35 Comedy Central has struggled to find a replacement for host for Trevor Noah that generates similar
00:39 viewership to Stewart's era.
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