[servo1969]

Somebody was willing to lose $40 million a year to keep the show on the air. Clearly the show was intended to do something other than make money.

The show must have ceased doing that other thing if somebody decided that it was no longer worth losing the $40 million a year.

So, the question is, what was the actual point of the show if not financial profit? That answer explains everything.

[MinorityRepublican]

Clearly the show was intended to do something other than make money.

It was supposed to get Harris elected.

[rhinohunter]

Clearly the show was intended to do something other than make money.

...... So, the question is, what was the actual point of the show if not financial profit? That answer explains everything.

You are a very wise person.