The Jimmy Dore Show Jimmy Kimmel CRIES & LIES Nonstop In Non-Apology Monologue!
Sep 26, 2025
The podcast dives into Jimmy Kimmel's emotional monologue, critiquing it as a contradictory non-apology amid backlash. The hosts tackle his hypocrisy on free speech, pointing to past support for censorship and divisive jokes about healthcare. They further discuss Kimmel's reluctance to take a firm political stand like 'Free Palestine' and analyze the moral dilemmas comedians face when taking gigs from controversial sponsors. Other highlights include Tim Dillon's disinvitation from a Saudi comedy festival and the media's role in shaping political narratives.
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Tearful Non-Apology Framed As Hypocrisy
- Jimmy Dore argues Jimmy Kimmel's tearful monologue was a non-apology and full of contradictions.
- Dore frames Kimmel as historically pro-censorship who only champions free speech when threatened personally.
Roseanne Firing Cited As Past Censoring
- Dore recalls Kimmel's prior support for firing Roseanne and calls it evidence Kimmel backed censorship.
- He uses Kimmel's past statements to show inconsistency with Kimmel's current free-speech stance.
Political Views Shift When Affected Personally
- Dore highlights Kimmel's past call to deny medical care to unvaccinated people as evidence of illiberal positions.
- He contrasts that stance with Kimmel now invoking Christian forgiveness and free-speech defense.
