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Sep 9, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel moves James Talarico interview to YouTube citing FCC threats

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will air only on YouTube, not on television, citing growing intrusion from the Republican-led FCC.

Sep 9, 2026·12 sources

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▪In January 2026, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that daytime and late-night TV talk shows are no longer exempt from equal-time rules as "bona fide" news programs
▪Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Anna Gomez condemned the regulatory pressure on broadcasters, stating that federal retaliation threats undermine press freedom
▪Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr ordered ABC to submit to early license reviews in April 2026, which Disney characterized as a retaliatory campaign

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