Morning Brew Daily Jimmy Kimmel Suspended ‘Indefinitely’ & The Fed Finally Cuts Rates
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Sep 18, 2025 A late-night shakeup unfolds as Jimmy Kimmel faces suspension for controversial remarks. The Federal Reserve announces its first rate cut since last December, stirring discussions on financial implications. Meanwhile, Meta wows audiences with its next-generation smart glasses, despite some clumsy demos. Neal shares intriguing statistics on vast parking lots, the revival of Baghdad, and mysterious shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. In a quirky twist, Jerry of Ben & Jerry's now flies solo—what's in store for the iconic brand?
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Late Night Suspension Tied To Political Pressure
- ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after affiliate pressure tied to FCC threats about broadcast licenses.
- Networks reacted to political and regulatory risk rather than a single internal judgment by Disney executives.
FCC Pressure Amplified Affiliate Actions
- FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr signaled the agency could take action if broadcasters don't 'change conduct.'
- That threat amplified affiliate decisions and pushed Disney to pull the show to avoid regulatory fallout.
Disney Weighed Return Versus Retaliation Risk
- Disney monitored the situation and left open a potential quick return for Kimmel.
- Executives balanced internal views with fear of retaliation from the Trump administration.