Dominic Patton

Dominic Patton, Executive Editor at Deadline.com, dives into the pressures broadcasters face, particularly around the Disney/ABC incident involving Jimmy Kimmel. Oliver Darcy sheds light on media dynamics and audience backlash, while Michael Grimbom highlights the impact of lawsuits and institutional pressure on press freedom. The discussion touches on how regulatory decisions can stifle creativity and invites comparisons to authoritarian regimes, revealing the troubling implications for free speech and the media landscape in America.