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Sep 21, 2025 ABC and Disney reinstated Jimmy Kimmel after suspending his show Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The reversal showed media companies responding to backlash after a politically charged suspension that raised censorship concerns.
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- ABC/Disney reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after suspension — ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show would return to broadcast after being suspended on September 17.
- ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel's show after suspension — Following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, there has been significant public backlash, leading to Disney's decision to reinstate the show after discussions with Kimmel.
- Backlash Against Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's Show
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Week 36 – 2025-09-20–2025-09-26
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Sep 18, 2025 FCC Chair Brendan Carr suggested the FCC should investigate programs like The View and backed demands on Jimmy Kimmel Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The comments signaled regulatory pressure on programming choices, raising censorship concerns around broadcast oversight.
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- FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Action Against Kimmel — Brendan Carr, chair of the FCC, stated on a podcast that Jimmy Kimmel's comments were part of a "concerted effort to try to lie to the American people" and warned of potential remedies against broadcasters who air
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr Discusses Media Programming — FCC Chair Brendan Carr suggested that the FCC should investigate programs like "The View" following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, indicating a government interest in regulating media content.
- FCC Chair Supports Sinclair's Demands on Jimmy Kimmel — FCC Chair Brendan Carr expressed support for Sinclair's demands that Jimmy Kimmel make a personal donation to Charlie Kirk's family to resume his program.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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Sep 18, 2025 President Trump suggested TV networks could be punished for negative coverage Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The suggestion threatened press freedom by implying state retaliation against critical media coverage.
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- Trump Comments on Kimmel's Suspension — Former President Donald Trump commented on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, praising ABC for the decision and criticizing Kimmel's talent and ratings.
- Trump Suggests Punishing TV Networks for Negative Coverage — President Donald Trump suggested that TV networks covering him negatively could face government punishment, following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show by ABC.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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Sep 17, 2025 ABC canceled Jimmy Kimmel's show after regulatory threats and political pressure Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The cancellation suggested that government pressure and corporate caution can narrow media speech without a formal ban.
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- ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel's Show Amidst FCC Threats — ABC canceled Jimmy Kimmel's show following threats from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who suggested revoking ABC's broadcast license due to Kimmel's comments critical of Trump.
- ABC Pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' After FCC Threat — ABC indefinitely pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened regulatory action over Kimmel's comments about Trump.
- Jimmy Kimmel's Show Pulled Indefinitely by Disney — Disney has indefinitely pulled Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after he criticized those exploiting the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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Sep 17, 2025 Nexstar Media Group preempted Jimmy Kimmel's show on its stations Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The decision extended the reach of a speech-suppressing media response across local markets through affiliate control.
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- Nexstar Media Group Preempts 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' — Nexstar Media Group announced it would preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' for the foreseeable future, following ABC's suspension of the show.
- Nexstar Stops Airing Kimmel's Show — Nexstar, the largest operator of ABC affiliates, announced it would cease airing Jimmy Kimmel's show, which contributed to ABC's decision to suspend the program.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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