Episode 799 • • 1:10:55 - 1:12:47
799: War on Serif
NBA Slam Dunk Competition vs. Republican Debate Ratings
The Republican primary debate on CBS competed for viewership with the NBA All-Star Saturday Night, featuring the slam dunk competition. Despite the counter-programming, the debate pulled a 9.3 household rating, equating to roughly 14 million viewers. CBS reportedly generated significant ad revenue from the event, which was highly anticipated following Scalia's death.