From the moment Karl Stefanovic started sidling up to some of the internet’s biggest idiots it was perhaps inevitable there’d be a bust-up with his paymasters at Nine Entertainment. (Nine is also the publisher of The Australian Financial Review.)Stefanovic has been pretty frank that he thinks the future of broadcast media is podcasting and YouTube streaming. He may soon need to replace his multimillion-dollar salary with ad dollars and sponsorships there. He’s already got one wealthy silent backer (and bestie) in his corner.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles