Comedian-turned-political commentator Jon Stewart can't figure out what's up with social media.
In a conversation with Tom Brokaw for his 50th anniversary on NBC News, the former Daily Showhost talked to the longtime news anchor about the use of social media in today's hyper-connected world.
SEE ALSO:Families of terrorist attack victims sue Facebook and TwitterOn one hand, Stewart sees social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, as a terrible force that has "democratized abuse" -- just look at the rampant Twitter trolls and fake news stories filling Facebook newsfeeds. While on the other hand he says it "connects people in a way that's remarkable."
Brokaw brings the conversation back to television, which as a teenager he found revolutionary.
Watch the clip above for both their thoughts. The full interview airs Sunday, along with conversations with other guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sheryl Sandberg, Bill Gates, Tom Hanks and other big names.
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