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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Selective Censorship And Corporate Pressure
- The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel spotlights how regulators and networks weaponize censorship selectively.
- Brendan Carr's FCC threats prompted ABC to act despite long-standing editorial constraints on late-night shows.
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.
Late Night Shows Are Already Policed
- Jimmy Kimmel argues late-night shows have long operated under heavy editorial control and pre-approval.
- He frames today's outrage as hypocrisy because past controversial stances went unpunished.
