She doesn’t get paid less than Joe. On air they perform the same functions but, as the creator of the show he is paid a “Total Compensation Package” which includes being paid for his Intellectual Property. As well, he performs additional work as a producer requiring him to meet with ad execs and brainstorming how to package the show for the target audience.
He actually performs more work than Mika and is compensated as such.
I don’t think he performs all that much for work for that show. It seems like a take a lot of personal leave, with guest hosts being very frequent. In event, he’s a pale reflection of the man who was voted in with the famous republican class of 94. Dems are such hypocrites on “equal pay” matters, and women issues, in general.