Likely due to the upcoming merger paramount has that needs approval from the Trump regime. Stephen Colbert dares to utter a single word against the godking.

[–] Bwaz@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Cancellation of Steven Colbert's very poular Late Show, because of 'finance reasobs", but really because he criticised Trump.

[–] Asafum 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

And parent company Paramount want a merger deal to be accepted by Trump's administration so this is kissing the ring in order to profit.

"To hell with morality when profit is on the line." -Corpo fucks

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 5 points 23 hours ago

Also the new owner is Larry Ellison’s son who seems to, at least somewhat, share Larry’s views on things…

[–] Winthrowe@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Late Show scheduled for cancellation.

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

For being critical of Trump when the parent company wants the blessing for a big corporate merger*

[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 6 points 22 hours ago

I would be too tempted to say something like:

“This is how you get Luigied” but they might actually call the cops for that.

[–] whosepoopisonmybutt@sh.itjust.works 4 points 23 hours ago

Add it to the mile long list of reasons for why piracy is morally acceptable.