As the Slate podcast host introduces John Dickerson as “formerly of CBS News,” the longtime anchor removed his tie, much to the delight of the audience, as well as Stephen Colbert. The Late Show host jumped up to hug Dickerson and then turned toward the crowd shooting the middle finger up, seemingly to the leadership at Paramount Skydance.

The White House lashed out at a slew of Trump-critical celebrities after slow security delayed their entry into the U.S. Open men’s singles final. Hordes of people were seen gathered outside Arthur Ashe Stadium in the president’s native Queens, New ...