The Breakfast Club DONKEY: Charlamagne Gives ABC Donkey Of The Day
Sep 18, 2025
In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into ABC's controversial decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel, examining the role of political pressures and media compliance. They tackle the hypocrisy surrounding cancel culture and emphasize the urgent need for a national dialogue on gun reform. The critique is sharp, and the conversation is both timely and thought-provoking, reflecting on the complexities of media and politics.
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Networks Bow To Regulatory Pressure
- Charlamagne argues ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel to appease political and regulatory pressure, not purely for the comments.
- He connects network obedience to pending mergers and FCC influence as a pattern of corporate capitulation.
FCC Threats Create Chilling Effects
- Charlamagne highlights FCC Chair Brendan Carr's public threats as evidence of political enforcement.
- He says partisan politics shouldn't control broadcast licensing or content decisions.
Selective Outrage Reveals Double Standards
- Charlamagne points out asymmetry: conservative platforms blamed the left without consequence while ABC acted against Kimmel.
- He says this selective enforcement reveals partisan double standards in media accountability.