Pivot ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel, Pam Bondi’s Free Speech Mess, and Trump Sues The New York Times
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Sep 19, 2025 A lively discussion unfolds about ABC's decision to pull 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following a controversial joke. The hosts dive into Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Pam Bondi's struggle with her 'hate speech' comments. They unpack FBI Director Kash Patel's fiery testimony and Nvidia's significant investment in Intel. The talk also covers Trump’s TikTok ban extension and shifts in tech market dynamics, along with insights from an engaging interview with Pete Buttigieg.
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Corporate Appeasement Risks Free Speech
- Bob Iger's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel illustrates corporate appeasement under political pressure.
- Scott Galloway argues this sets a dangerous precedent of private media ceding to political threats that undermine free speech.
Regulatory Hypocrisy Undermines Trust
- Brendan Carr's prior statements defending free speech make his current threats appear hypocritical and politically motivated.
- Kara and Scott view this as a targeted use of regulatory power that threatens democratic norms.
Top Cop's Hate Speech Rhetoric Is Worrying
- Pam Bondi's comments about policing "hate speech" alarm hosts as a step toward targeting political critics.
- Scott warns that government threats to prosecute or target speech create authoritarian dynamics regardless of party.