The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1817 - GOOD RIDDANCE: Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Over Charlie Kirk Lies
Sep 18, 2025
The show dives into the surprising suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over false claims about Charlie Kirk. It examines Ilhan Omar's controversial statement favoring Somalia over America and its implications for national identity. The conversation shifts to Trump's designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization, exploring potential enforcement methods. Additionally, listeners are treated to discussions about crime in D.C., the Pope's remarks on wealth inequality, and the cultural tensions highlighted by local controversies.
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Media License Requires Truth
- Michael Knowles argues Jimmy Kimmel lied about Charlie Kirk's murderer to score political points and was rightfully suspended.
- He says licensed broadcasters have a duty to truth and can face regulatory consequences for deliberate falsehoods.
Use Licensing To Enforce Truth
- Regulate licensed broadcasters when they repeatedly distort news to protect the public interest.
- Use FCC processes and licensing pressure rather than private-market arguments alone to enforce standards.
Celebration Of Violence Undermines Liberty
- Knowles frames elite media celebration of political violence as a second national trauma that demands order.
- He contends liberty requires order and suppression of actors who celebrate assassination.
