James Talarico blasts Trump FCC’s ‘dangerous’ cancel culture over Kimmel interview ordeal
Kimmel said the move protected ABC affiliates from possible regulatory fallout as the YouTube version drew more than 5 million views in 24 hours, according to the show.
- On Wednesday, host Jimmy Kimmel moved his interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico to YouTube, citing concerns that his ABC affiliates in Texas could face federal regulatory repercussions.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's agency issued guidance in January arguing that talk shows driven by "partisan purposes" may no longer qualify for exemptions under Section 315 of the Communications Act.
- The conflict mirrors a February standoff where CBS lawyers barred Stephen Colbert from airing a Talarico interview; Colbert aired it on YouTube anyway, and the campaign raised $2.5 million within 24 hours.
- Disney sued the FCC in August over an unprecedented license review, while White House spokesperson Davis Ingle denied claims of intimidation, calling Kimmel's account an "egocentric delusion" lacking proof.
- Talarico continues his campaign against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for a Senate seat Democrats have not won statewide in Texas in nearly four decades, with an FCC hearing scheduled for October 6.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Hits 5 Million Views in 24 Hours on YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel’s pulled TV interview with James Talarico, the Texan Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, has crossed 5 million views in the 24 hours since it was posted to YouTube. It was revealed during Wednesday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that the interview would not air on his ABC show because of threats from Donald Trump’s FCC against the network’s affiliate stations. “Out of consideration for our local stations, especially our …
James Talarico’s rise sparks debate over FCC and Texas Senate race
Texas Democrat James Talarico is drawing growing attention in his U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton, but on Point Taken, the conversation focused on both his media exposure and how he is handling scrutiny over past comments. Whether Talarico can turn that momentum into a statewide win remains an open question, but the race […]
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