NBC sees 'worst case scenario' as Olympics ratings plunge amid 'woke' protests
August 07, 2021 at 20:56 PM EDT
NBC is giving advertisers who bought airtime during the Tokyo Olympics extra commercials due to underwhelming ratings for this year’s 2020 Olympic Games, fueled by a pandemic-weary population and backlash against woke athletes protesting the U.S. flag and national anthem.