Sky News Daily Land of the free? Jimmy Kimmel and the death of discourse
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Sep 18, 2025 
Tom Walker, a British comedian and creator of the fictional correspondent Jonathan Pie, joins to dissect the recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC. They explore the implications of cancel culture on free speech in the US and whether it's a worrying sign for the UK. Walker questions if satirists inadvertently contributed to Trump’s rise, and discusses the dangers of complacency about cultural divides. The conversation delves into government influence on media and the unsettling trends in discourse and satire.
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Kimmel Suspension: Ratings Or Politics
- Jimmy Kimmel's monologue led to ABC shelving his show amid claims about his comments on Charlie Kirk's murder.
- Tom Walker argues the suspension looks more like a ratings and political reaction than a pure free-speech decision.
Persuasion Beats Insulting Opponents
- Tom Walker (as Jonathan Pie) warns that shouting and insults no longer persuade and fueled Trump's rise.
- He says persuading opponents is necessary because winning culture war arguments alone cost elections.
Engage Rather Than Dismiss
- Do engage with people you disagree with instead of dismissing them as evil or racist.
- Persuade them respectfully to avoid handing political ground to opponents.