Kimmel Pushes Talarico Interview to YouTube Amid FCC Pressure
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Facing updated FCC guidance that could strip late-night shows of the 'bona fide news program' exemption and trigger equal-time rules, Jimmy Kimmel posted his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to YouTube to avoid network restrictions. The clip hasn’t aired on ABC but has drawn millions of views online, as Kimmel argues the FCC is censoring editorial decisions. The piece also notes similar tensions involving Stephen Colbert and broader broadcaster scrutiny from regulators and the White House, in the context of the 2026 Texas race.
- Commentary: Kimmel 'bypassed' regulations for a James Talarico interview that 'the FCC doesn't want you to see' Los Angeles Times
- The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see vox.com
- James Talarico blasts Trump FCC’s ‘dangerous’ cancel culture over Kimmel interview ordeal CNN
- Jimmy Kimmel says show won’t air James Talarico interview on TV, citing FCC threats NBC News
- Jimmy Kimmel provokes White House after pulling Talarico interview MS NOW
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