NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — September 22
Sep 22, 2025
Disney makes headlines with the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as the White House preps for a controversial autism announcement. President Trump's comments at a memorial spark discussion on political rhetoric and investigations into recent events. The medical community debates the rising autism diagnoses and the potential links to acetaminophen use during pregnancy. A roundtable dissects the fallout from these topics, examining implications for media and corporate decisions amid shifting political pressures.
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Kimmel Returns After Corporate Pressure
- Disney reversed its indefinite suspension and will bring "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" back tomorrow after internal talks and outside pressure.
- The decision followed FCC pressure and station groups threatening to stop airing the show, creating a PR crisis for Disney.
White House Frames Autism Announcement
- The White House previewed a medical announcement linking acetaminophen in pregnancy to autism despite scant consensus supporting causation.
- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-standing views on autism shape administration messaging on the topic.
Rising Autism Rates Reflect Diagnosis Changes
- Autism diagnoses have risen largely due to broader definitions and awareness, not proven biological change.
- Experts caution against attributing the increase to a single cause like acetaminophen.