
Episode 1229 • • 13:39 - 18:52
1229: Orange Tongue
Media Financial Crisis, Ad Revenue Declines and Trump Opposition
A production manager at a CBS affiliate in North Dakota reports that local television ad revenue is collapsing as events cancel and stores close. Despite higher viewership, the media industry is facing a financial crisis. The hosts argue that mainstream media outlets are willing to suffer financial losses if the negative coverage helps prevent the reelection of Donald Trump, citing Bill Maher's previous comments about preferring a recession to a Trump victory.
