Michael Schur is a television writer and producer who has worked on shows like The Office, Master of None, The Comeback, and Hacks, and created or co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, and Rutherford Falls. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Jennifer, and their two kids, William and Ivy.

Jon Stewart is considered one of America’s top social and comedic voices. Over his 16 year run as host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Stewart redefined political satire in American culture. Stewart and The Daily Show received a collective 56 Emmy Award nominations and won 20 times. Their 10 consecutive wins for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series represent the category’s longest streak in Emmy history. The Daily Show also received two prestigious Peabody Awards.

Most recently, Stewart launched The Problem with Jon Stewart on AppleTV+. In the series, which Stewart hosts and executive produces, he brings together people impacted by different parts of a global problem to discuss how we come up with change. In addition, Stewart serves as an Executive Producer on CBS’ Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also co-created and Executive Produced Comedy Central’s award-winning series The Colbert Report. Stewart has twice served as host of both the Grammy Awards (2001, 2002) and the Academy Awards (2006, 2008).

On the feature side, Stewart wrote and directed the film Irresistible starring Steve Carell and Rose Byrne. The film, which Stewart also produced with Plan B, was released by Focus Features in June 2020. In 2014 Stewart wrote and directed his first feature film, Rosewater, which he also produced alongside Gigi Pritzker and Scott Rudin.

Stewart is a bestselling author. In 2004, his book America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction (Warner Books) topped the New York Times Bestseller List for 18 consecutive weeks and was named Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly. Additionally, America (The Audiobook) received a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Stewart’s latest book, Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race (Grand Central Publishing) also debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List.

In addition to his work both in front and behind the camera, Stewart is also a dedicated social activist. His efforts have played an integral role in the passing of legislation such as the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill, which benefitted thousands of first responders and their families. Stewart also works tirelessly on behalf of America’s wounded veterans through initiatives led by organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project and Team Rubicon.