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The recent uproar over comedian Stephen Colbert left Americans with a false impression. Today, Josh explains what the cancellation of The Late Show and CBS’ payout to settle a Trump lawsuit really say about legacy media, the power of corporations, and the news and commentary Americans receive. Also, how the coverage ended up whitewashing the failures of CBS News.
Plus, a huge number of Americans now get news from comedians. Hear Patton Oswald explain why he hates the idea that his profession now has this role. And while few fact checkers take on comedians, someone did take on John Oliver, after an episode he did about trans people.
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