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Episode 99

99: Stephen, If You're Listening...

The real motivators behind CBS's cancellation of The Late Show; why the current era of late-night talk is ending; CBS makes a South Park deal; the future of PBS; why 'Pulse' was not 'The Pitt'; a Peacock price hike; and Jessica Fletcher vanishes.

Downstream · Jason Snell

July 23, 202559m 7s

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Show Notes

The real motivators behind CBS's cancellation of The Late Show; why the current era of late-night talk is ending; CBS makes a South Park deal; the future of PBS; why 'Pulse' was not 'The Pitt'; a Peacock price hike; and Jessica Fletcher vanishes.

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Guest Starring:

Josef Adalian

Links and Show Notes:

TV Picks:

Joe: "Stick" (Apple TV+)
Jason: James Acaster "Repertoire" (Netflix)

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