print media is always the exception since it's the part of legacy media with a smallest audience (besides radio) to give legacy media the pass it needs to maintain enough legitimacy while helping dispel the reality that it's fully captured.

primetime network tv is the real measure and colbert's late night time slot is already too large of an audience for the ruling class; that's why he is losing his platform.

the fact that this news story is nowhere near primetime network tv at the same time the epstein scandal is in the forefront of our collective attention is a clear sign given that the relevance would undoubtedly pump viewership raitings and lead to greater profit, but they've decided not to pursue that profit in the interest of class solidarity.