Red Scare Jimmy Krimmenal
Sep 24, 2025
The hosts dive into the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's temporary cancellation, pondering if it’s more business or politics. They react to the new Kanye documentary, discussing its tone and surprising cameos. Kanye's MAGA phase sparks debate on celebrity influence and controversy’s benefits. The conversation also touches on cancel culture, personal experiences, and the implications of political mourning. Lastly, they analyze changes to the H-1B visa and the future of late-night TV, wrapping up with insights on the changing landscape of media.
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Doc Frames Kanye Through Cameos And Gaps
- The Kanye documentary centers on outbursts and celebrity cameo framing.
- Much of his later controversial network and associations were missing from the film.
Late Night As A Sacrificial Symbol
- Legacy late-night is collapsing under regulatory, financial, and cultural pressures.
- Kimmel became a sacrificial symbol in a larger business-and-politics chess game.
Institutional Bias Shapes Free-Speech Fights
- The hosts argue the left long enjoyed cultural institutional dominance.
- That imbalance shapes how free-speech debates play out today.
