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Another focal point was Rachel Maddow’s significant pay cut, from $30 million down to $25 million per year, which was further contextualized by the specifics of her contract. While her workload was reduced to one show per week after an initial period of increased engagement, her salary still raised eyebrows amidst the climate of declining viewership and shifting political narratives. The discussion delved into the question of whether Maddow's high salary was justifiable given the evolving dynamics of audience interest and media consumption.