Overview

• The proposed Skydance acquisition of Paramount Global is still awaiting approval from regulators
• Stewart said on his podcast that neither Paramount nor Skydance has approached him about keeping The Daily Show on Comedy Central
• He has called Paramount’s recent $16 million settlement with President Trump “shameful,” linking the payment to efforts to smooth merger approvals
• The Daily Show earned a record 12 Emmy nominations this year, up from its previous high of seven, and continues to post strong ratings
• The show’s unclear status under new ownership highlights concerns over the impact of media consolidation on satirical news programs