The lawmakers, from both Republican and Democratic parties, stated that while Apple has the right to determine its content, foreign power should not influence these decisions. The show, which discussed several controversial topics, was reportedly cancelled due to disagreements over show topics.
Key takeaways:
- A group of lawmakers from a House of Representatives committee is asking Apple to explain why it canceled the talk show _The Problem With Jon Stewart._
- The lawmakers are interested in whether the show's criticism of China played a role in its cancellation, given that 19 percent of Apple's sales come from China.
- The lawmakers have asked Apple to respond by Dec 15, 2023, and have stated that the influence of a foreign power should not affect content decisions.
- According to the _New York Times_, the show's criticism of other topics, such as artificial intelligence, also played a role in the decision to cancel the show.