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The Problem with Jon Stewart cancellation highlights a problem for Apple’s content
(arstechnica.com)
this post was submitted on 21 Oct 2023
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This would happen at Amazon or Netflix or Disney, too. Apple’s not special in not wanting to piss off the CCP
John Oliver doesn't seem to have a problem with HBO/Max
Colbert seems to struggle more with the FCC regulations on what he can't say and show more than what CBS wants. It's less often now but at the start of his Late Show he really appeared to be mean to CBS on-air specifically to prove that they didn't have a presence in his writers room.
Oliver also has a lot of Emmy wins. He might also have a larger viewing audience.
My guess is that Oliver, like Viacom era Jon Stewart, is popular enough that he can shit on his employer.
"That's right, Business Daddy! Bend over and get ready to take it"
Oliver shits on Business Daddy regularly.
And business daddy appreciates that it's good business. As soon as you threaten business daddy's business interest it's game over. Luckily HBO's motives are more aligned with journalism than Apple's. Apple is literally the Orwellian nightmare they mocked in ads 40 years ago.