Overview

• Stewart claims NBC and CNN are not permitting their reporters to appear on his podcast, The Weekly Show.
• Producers have faced repeated refusals and lack of explanations from these networks.
• Stewart argues this behavior contradicts the networks' stated commitment to transparency and access.
• The issue raises questions about potential rivalries and perceived partisanship influencing these decisions.
• Stewart underscores the enthusiasm of individual reporters who are willing but ultimately restricted by their employers.