The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2283 - Kimmel SUSPENDED After Terrible Charlie Kirk Assassination Take
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Sep 18, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash and suspension after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk. The discussion dives into the fine line between public outrage and potential government pressure. Ta-Nehisi Coates' take on the situation hints at deeper issues surrounding political violence. Barack Obama's views add another layer, raising important questions about speech and consequences in today's climate. The podcast tackles the intersections of cancel culture and the responsibility of public figures in a divided landscape.
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Tributes To Charlie Kirk On Air
- Ben Shapiro recounts memorial broadcasts that honored Charlie Kirk, including Glenn Beck and the vice president filling in on his show.
- Glenn Beck placed Rush Limbaugh's golden microphone at Charlie's chair as a symbolic tribute.
Kimmel Monologue That Sparked Backlash
- Shapiro plays and analyzes the Jimmy Kimmel clip that suggested the shooter was MAGA, which was false by then.
- He notes Nextstar and other affiliates preempted Kimmel, citing offense and community values as reasons.
Corporate Motives Behind Affiliate Decisions
- Shapiro highlights Nextstar's corporate motives, noting their FCC merger review could influence decisions to preempt programming.
- He connects affiliate actions to potential regulatory pressure and corporate self-preservation.