Bloomberg Businessweek Disney Says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ to Return After Backlash
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Sep 22, 2025 Alexandra Levine, a Bloomberg technology reporter, dives into the complexities of the proposed TikTok deal and the national security concerns surrounding its algorithm. Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, shares insights on how AI is transforming manufacturing and energy sectors, emphasizing its role in upskilling workers and navigating H-1B staffing changes. They also discuss Disney's decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid controversy, highlighting the pressures from Hollywood and regulators.
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Disney Reinstates Kimmel After High-Level Talks
- Disney negotiated directly with Jimmy Kimmel and decided to return his show after private talks with CEO Bob Iger and Dana Walden.
- The move reflects corporate calculus balancing public backlash, FCC pressure, and internal desire to keep talent and format.
Local Pressure And FCC Comments Moved The Needle
- Local station complaints and comments from the FCC chairman accelerated ABC's decision to pause Kimmel's show temporarily.
- The episode shows how regulatory comments and local pressure can produce swift programming changes.
Broader Media Pressure Is Part Of A Larger Trend
- The hosts tie recent administration rhetoric to an intensified long-running conflict between the Trump presidency and the media.
- That conflict raises concerns about media independence and corporate capitulation to political pressure.