Jimmy Kimmel moves political interview to YouTube citing FCC threats
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Jimmy Kimmel, James Talarico, FCC, Disney
United States
September 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel will host a Senate candidate interview on YouTube instead of broadcast TV. The decision follows threats from the FCC regarding license revocation for 'news distortion' and equal-time rule compliance. Disney is currently suing the FCC over First Amendment rights and censorship concerns.
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