RealClearPolitics Podcast The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC
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Sep 18, 2025 Tim Shriver, Founder and CEO of Unite and chairman of Special Olympics International, joins the discussion on fostering dignity in public discourse. He emphasizes the need for civility amid rising political tensions and offers insights from his Dignity Index. The conversation touches on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC amidst political backlash and the ramifications of Trump's designation of Antifa as a terrorist group. Shriver stresses solutions to combat political violence, urging a collective shift towards respectful dialogue and understanding.
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State Pressure Influenced Network Decision
- FCC pressure accelerated ABC's quick decision to preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show.
- Andrew Walworth argues the FCC's warning looked like a direct threat tied to Nexstar's merger approval.
Ratings And Politics Intersected In Kimmel Case
- Tom Bevan says private market forces and poor ratings made Kimmel vulnerable.
- He argues ABC likely used the controversy as an excuse to drop a low-performing show.
Language Made The FCC Move Look Coercive
- Andrew Walworth says Carr's phrasing sounded like a mobster-style threat to Nexstar.
- He contends the speed of ABC's response implies a causal link to FCC pressure.