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Jimmy Kimmel Show IN CHAOS Before Return, Affiliates REFUSE, Staff Says THEYLL QUIT w/ Steven Edginton

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Sep 24, 2025
Join Steven Edginton, a British journalist with GB News, as he dives into the chaos surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's return and the alarming threats from his staff. The conversation shifts to Keith Olbermann's controversial remarks and the rising incidence of political violence, particularly left-wing terrorism. They also discuss the implications of Google's admission about censorship and the broader impact on free speech, highlighting the challenges media faces today. It's a riveting discussion of today's volatile political landscape!
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INSIGHT

Safety Drove Kimmel's Return

  • Tim Pool argues ABC resumed Jimmy Kimmel largely because of credible terror threats against affiliates and staff.
  • Affiliates and advertisers still boycotting the show suggest safety, not ratings, drove the return decision.
ANECDOTE

GB News Reporter In Washington

  • Steven Edginton describes his role at GB News and work covering U.S. politics from Washington, D.C.
  • He says GB News offers a different perspective and he interviews figures like Steve Bannon and Victor Davis Hanson.
INSIGHT

Narratives Fuel Left Radicalization

  • Tim Pool and Steven Edginton argue left-wing radicalization has grown through repeated narratives painting conservatives as existential threats.
  • They say constant online messaging and media framing intensify political violence and dehumanization.
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