The dispute between comedian Jon Stewart and Apple has surfaced following claims that Apple refused to allow an interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan on Stewart's podcast for its Apple TV+ streaming platform. This came in the wake of reported discord between Stewart and the company executives, leading to the cancellation of his show last year. The controversy intensified as Stewart interviewed Khan about ongoing antitrust scrutiny facing tech giants like Apple. Stewart alleged that Apple forbade the podcast interview and also restricted discussions about AI-related issues. Apple has been approached for comments on the matter but has not responded. The disputes around Stewart's show on Apple TV+ have raised congressional concerns, with lawmakers requesting Apple to publicly commit to welcoming content critical of foreign powers on its platforms. The complexities of this dispute come amidst the backdrop of a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department and several states against Apple, accusing the company of antitrust violations and its exertion of control over content creation and distribution. Stewart's show, 'The Problem with Jon Stewart,' faced abrupt cancellation in October, and concerns about Apple's influence over its content decisions have stirred further controversies. The issue highlights the challenges faced by content creators when navigating the influence of tech giants in the digital landscape.