r/politics • u/Murky-Site7468 I voted • Jul 18 '25

Soft Paywall Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation Is Exactly What It Looks Like | Mock a Trump bribe on Monday, get canceled by Thursday. The Late Show’s death reveals how billionaires and presidents are reshaping American media.

https://newrepublic.com/article/198120/stephen-colbert-cancellation-ellison-trump
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u/rajerk Jul 19 '25

What if you pirate them first hand?..

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u/xamott Jul 19 '25

What if you pirate them second hand

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u/CR1986 Jul 19 '25

And then sell them!

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u/bogglingsnog Jul 19 '25

This does get people into a shit ton of trouble if they get caught for this, btw.

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u/helpilostmypants Jul 19 '25

Maybe THAT's the real reason Colbert is getting fired...