The Jimmy Dore Show What Everyone Missed About ABC Cancelling Jimmy Kimmel!
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Sep 22, 2025 
Jimmy Kimmel, the acclaimed late-night television host and comedian, joins to discuss the fallout from his controversial comments about Charlie Kirk, which led to ABC suspending his show. The conversation reveals the hypocrisy in media censorship, highlighting how Kimmel faced repercussions for politically charged jokes while past comments went unpunished. They dive into the absurdities of FCC regulations, the proposed sale of TikTok, and a heated debate between Destiny and Piers Morgan. It's a lively exploration of corporate influence on free speech and media accountability.
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Critique Of Kimmel's Monologue Framing
- Russell Dobular mocked Kimmel's monologue structure and partisan targeting as 'clap trap.'
- He contrasted the joke's punchline with the problematic framing of the shooter's politics.
Free Speech Claims Are Weaponized
- Political actors selectively invoke 'free speech' depending on convenience and power.
- Past calls for platform moderation (e.g., Trump off Twitter) expose this inconsistency.
Consider Platform Independence
- If a host wants independence, consider moving to platforms with direct audience monetization like podcasts.
- Follow viewership and revenue metrics to choose platforms that tolerate controversial content.
