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Jimmy Kimmel Moves James Talarico Interview to YouTube Citing FCC Threats
Key points
- Jimmy Kimmel moved a James Talarico interview to YouTube.
- Kimmel cited FCC threats as the reason for the move.
- Stephen Colbert and The View also moved Talarico interviews online.
- ABC filed a lawsuit against the FCC over alleged retaliation.
- James Talarico is a state representative running against Ken Paxton for a US Senate seat.
- Kimmel's show has been on air for over 20 years.
Kimmel Shifts Interview to YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel announced that his upcoming interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television. Instead, the interview will be posted directly to YouTube. Kimmel stated this decision was made due to concerns about potential retaliation from the Trump administration's FCC.
FCC Threats Cited
Kimmel claimed the FCC has "threatened" his show, network ABC, and its affiliates over editorial decisions and guest bookings. He specifically mentioned consideration for ABC affiliates in Texas, who would have to deal with potential issues if the interview aired on TV.
Previous Incidents and Lawsuit
This is not an isolated incident. Kimmel's show was reportedly taken off the air almost a year ago due to FCC threats. In February, Stephen Colbert also moved an interview with Talarico to YouTube, citing CBS's concerns about upsetting the FCC and its equal time rule. The FCC also targeted The View after an interview with Talarico earlier this year. ABC, the network airing Jimmy Kimmel Live and The View, filed a lawsuit against the FCC last month, alleging a "retaliatory campaign" and threats to pull broadcast licenses.
Updates
- James Talarico is a state representative running against Ken Paxton for a US Senate seat.
- Kimmel's show has been on air for over 20 years.
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How outlets covered it
Jimmy Kimmel announced that an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will only be available on YouTube, not broadcast on ABC, due to alleged threats from the Trump FCC against ABC stations. This decision aims to prevent potential license issues for individual stations, following previous FCC actions against ABC and Disney related to Kimmel's show.
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico will be posted on YouTube instead of airing on television due to concerns about retaliation from the Trump administration's FCC. This follows similar incidents involving Stephen Colbert and The View, and ABC has filed a lawsuit against the FCC.