Diabolical Lies BONUS: Charlie Kirk, Part Deux
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Sep 28, 2025 Dive into a follow-up discussion filled with news updates and cultural insights. The hosts analyze Jimmy Kimmel's reinstatement and the fallout surrounding his affiliate boycotts. They dissect Trump's scathing Truth Social post, likening his persona to a mean-girl figure, and explore the implications of media consolidation through an antitrust lens. The conversation also touches on Sinclair’s demands for Kimmel’s airing, framing it as extortion. Overall, the dynamic highlights the importance of media standards and distribution in today's landscape.
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Reinstatement With Major Affiliate Boycott
- Jimmy Kimmel was reinstated to ABC but major affiliates like Sinclair and Nexstar continue to boycott his show.
- Hosts highlight that the boycott removes over a quarter of Kimmel's audience and changes the media impact calculus.
Trump Brags About Media Bribes
- Caroline reads Donald Trump's Truth Social post mocking Kimmel's reinstatement and claiming bribery.
- Katie describes Trump as a loose-cannon mean-girl figure who publicly brags about media payments.
Normalization Of Online Bragging And Threats
- Hosts note the surreal normality of Trump openly discussing bribes on his own social platform nine months into his term.
- They contrast this to past media controversies and express concern that no meaningful consequences follow.