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Jimmy Kimmel moves James Talarico interview to YouTube to avoid FCC concerns
Disney-owned ABC filed a lawsuit against the FCC in August, accusing the agency of trying to stifle the network.
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What happened
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced that his scheduled interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on ABC television, citing FCC threats and equal-time rules. Kimmel stated the interview will instead be released on YouTube. The White House and the FCC have responded to the claims surrounding the broadcast decision.
Where coverage agrees
Reports across the spectrum agree that Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with James Talarico would air on YouTube rather than television due to FCC concerns.
How the framing differs
Left outlets like The Guardian and TPM emphasize claims of censorship, government pressure, and threats from the Trump administration. Right outlets like Blaze Media, RedState, and Townhall frame Kimmel as playing the victim or attempting to skirt FCC equal-time rules, while Breitbart News highlights the White House response denying the threats.
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Kimmel says interview with Talarico won’t air on TV after threats from Trump’s FCC
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Jimmy Kimmel plays free speech martyr over Talarico interview; leaves out one crucial detail
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Source context: Host says he’s interviewing Senate candidate ‘under unusual circumstances’ and it will be posted on YouTubeLate-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel has said an upcoming interview with the Democratic Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico will not air on ABC, the US network that broadc…
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Center Left · The Guardian
Kimmel says interview with Talarico won’t air on TV after threats from Trump’s FCC
Center · NewsNation
Jimmy Kimmel moves James Talarico interview to YouTube to avoid FCC concerns
Left · TPM – Talking Points Memo
Jimmy Kimmel, James Talarico and the FCC’s Muzzling of the Media
Center Right · Washington Examiner
Kimmel says Talarico interview won’t air after FCC concerns over equal-time rule
Center Left · NBC News
Jimmy Kimmel says show won’t air James Talarico interview on TV, citing FCC threats
Center Right · Reason Magazine
Jimmy Kimmel Didn't Air Talarico Interview Over Fear of FCC 'Equal Time' Threats
Left · Salon.com
Looks like Jimmy Kimmel isn’t done dealing with FCC “nonsense”
Far Right · WorldNetDaily
‘TDS media’ suffering under new ‘outrage’ involving talker Jimmy Kimmel, candidate Talarico
Right · The Daily Signal
Is Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Kaput?
Left-leaning coverage
4 publishers
The GuardianCenter Left
Kimmel says interview with Talarico won’t air on TV after threats from Trump’s FCC
Host says he’s interviewing Senate candidate ‘under unusual circumstances’ and it will be posted on YouTubeLate-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel has said an upcoming interview with the Democratic Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico will not air on ABC, the US network that broadcasts his show, after the federal media regulator “threatened” his show, ABC…
TPM – Talking Points MemoLeft
Jimmy Kimmel, James Talarico and the FCC’s Muzzling of the Media
The ‘Campaign of Censorship and Control’ Will the Federal Communications Commission ever actually punish Disney or CBS for FCC Chairman...
NBC NewsCenter Left
Jimmy Kimmel says show won’t air James Talarico interview on TV, citing FCC threats
The late-night host, who cited FCC threats, said his interview with the Texas Democratic Senate nominee would air instead on YouTube.
Salon.comLeft
Looks like Jimmy Kimmel isn’t done dealing with FCC “nonsense”
The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host announced his Thursday chat with James Talarico will only be found on YouTube
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2 publishers
NewsNationCenter
Jimmy Kimmel moves James Talarico interview to YouTube to avoid FCC concerns
Disney-owned ABC filed a lawsuit against the FCC in August, accusing the agency of trying to stifle the network.
The HillCenter
FCC commissioner: Kimmel’s ‘self-censorship’ shows Trump’s bid to ‘control’ media working
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) lone Democratic commissioner is pointing to ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s decision not to broadcast an interview with Texas Senate nominee James Talarico (D) as evidence of what she called the Trump administration’s attempts to stifle free press. “Jimmy Kimmel’s decision to keep his interview with a Senate…
Right-leaning coverage
9 publishers
Blaze MediaRight
Jimmy Kimmel plays free speech martyr over Talarico interview; leaves out one crucial detail
Jimmy Kimmel says something has changed since Donald Trump returned to the White House, but he can't quite put his finger on it.The late-night host took aim at the president again Wednesday, this time accusing the administration of using federal authority to interfere with his show's editorial decisions.'I interviewed Donald Trump when he was running for…
Washington ExaminerCenter Right
Kimmel says Talarico interview won’t air after FCC concerns over equal-time rule
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday said his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on national television due to pressure from the Trump administration. Kimmel, who has a late-night show on ABC and has long feuded with President Donald Trump, inferred the Talarico interview would not air on TV because the…
Reason MagazineCenter Right
Jimmy Kimmel Didn't Air Talarico Interview Over Fear of FCC 'Equal Time' Threats
For the second time this year, Talarico appeared on a late-night show only to be bumped in response to federal threats.
WorldNetDailyFar Right
‘TDS media’ suffering under new ‘outrage’ involving talker Jimmy Kimmel, candidate Talarico
DOJ points out that 'equal time' law is being applied fairly, to all
Breitbart NewsFar Right
White House Scolds Media ‘Blindly Amplifying’ Jimmy Kimmel’s Claim FCC Tried to Censor His Talarico Interview: ‘Insist on Proof’
The White House has claimed the FCC did not threaten late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for intending to broadcast his interview with Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico.
The Daily SignalRight
Is Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Kaput?
The curtain is coming down on Jimmy Kimmel and his ABC late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” next year, Page Six reported Tuesday. “His contract is not getting extended,” a source familiar with the situation told the outlet. If true, this means Kimmel’s 24-year run will come to an end when his contract expires in May....
Daily MailRight
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