

Jimmy Fuel, Jimmy Fire, Jimmy That Which I Desire
12 snips Sep 24, 2025
The hosts dive into the firing and unfiring of Jimmy Kimmel, revealing schisms within MAGA and a backlash against authoritarianism. They explore the implications of a GOP crackdown, examining how internal divides affect the party's strategy and public perception. The conversation touches on Disney's capitulation in the face of criticism and the complexities of free speech in contemporary politics. Additionally, they debate whether the resistance against such crackdowns can unify Democrats, hinting at a potential shift within the party.
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Kirk Memorial Exposed GOP Faultlines
- The Charlie Kirk memorial revealed deep fractures within conservative coalitions and competing modes of rhetoric.
- Brian Beutler and Matthew Yglesias argue Republicans conflate criticism with incitement to justify cracking down on dissent.
Authoritarian Overreach Can Backfire
- Brendan Carr's public threats against Jimmy Kimmel sparked a high-profile corporate backlash that forced ABC to reverse course.
- The hosts see the episode as evidence that overreach can produce cross-coalition pushback and weaken coercive tactics.
Weigh Costs Before Capitulating
- Corporations should weigh the reputational cost of capitulating to political pressure before yielding.
- Matthew Yglesias suggests standing firm can produce long-term benefits and deter future threats.