With a bit more gray in his hair, but the same amount of sarcasm and satire, Jon Stewart is back in the anchor chair at the Daily Show. The comedian, turned news and culture phenomenon, helped put the show on the map while serving as host for 16 years. Signing off last in 2015, he is back to voice his outrage and humor as executive producer and host of the show every Monday through the 2024 election. But why did he decide now was the time to return? USA TODAY Entertainment Reporter Marco Della Cava joins The Excerpt to talk about whether the Stewart of old can still capture the hearts and minds of audiences of today.

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