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Stephanopoulos is not the only prominent media figure to find themselves in a precarious situation. Rachel Maddow of MSNBC, facing declining ratings, recently signed a contract worth $25 million, illustrating the substantial financial safety nets in place for star talent irrespective of their performance metrics. The media landscape appears to reward familiarity and star power rather than accountability, potentially leading to a future where executive misconduct is overlooked or rewarded.