I appreciate your statement as being an equitable solution to provide equal airtime for the various parties. That, however, does not justify public funds being spent to provide irrational salaries. I will admit I might be a tad sensitive when it comes to government spending and likely missed...
Katherine Maher earned 1M+ in 2024. That doesn't include the rest of the C Suite payroll. My tax dollars would be better spent on MY needs. Like healthcare that the ACA took away from me, etc.