I’ll note that Colbert has the highest viewership (and therefore ad revenue) in his time slot. This is almost surely about the Ellison family, which now controls CBS, wanting to silence him.
I’ll note that Colbert has the highest viewership (and therefore ad revenue) in his time slot. This is almost surely about the Ellison family, which now controls CBS, wanting to silence him.
You’ve replaced one hypothetical that doesn’t match up, with another. Colbert seemed surprised by the plan, so unlikely they negotiated for either option.
It’s a political, not business decision, which is a big risk for everyone and they should be punished for it by anyone who cares.