Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview From ABC to YouTube After FCC Threats
Kimmel said FCC threats led him to post the interview online, not on ABC, after 20 years of hosting candidate interviews without issue.
- On Wednesday, host Jimmy Kimmel announced his Thursday interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on ABC, moving it to YouTube instead due to FCC regulatory concerns.
- Kimmel's decision follows ongoing conflict between ABC and the FCC over local station licenses, as ABC sued the agency, alleging the commission is waging an 'extraordinary assault' on its free-speech rights.
- In February, CBS lawyers barred Stephen Colbert from airing a Talarico interview citing FCC pressure over equal-time rules; the candidate's campaign raised $2.5 million within 24 hours of the YouTube clip's release.
- Kimmel stated, 'Out of consideration for our local stations, especially our ABC affiliates in Texas who would have to deal with this nonsense,' his decision shields the network from potential regulatory backlash.
- This situation highlights a broader dispute over political programming and federal equal-time rules for late-night shows; broadcasters navigate heightened FCC scrutiny regarding political candidate appearances even as the agency disputes retaliation allegations.
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Jimmy Kimmel Says He Will Only Release His James Talarico Interview on YouTube After FCC Threats: ‘Best That We Can Do’
Jimmy Kimmel will not air his interview with Texas senate candidate James Talarico after threats from the FCC, the late night host shared.
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