Jimmy Kimmel Says He Will Only Release His James Talarico Interview on YouTube After FCC Threats: ‘Best That We Can Do’
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Jimmy Kimmel announced on Wednesday that he will not air his upcoming interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico on ABC, citing threats from the FCC. During his monologue for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the late-night host explained that he would instead release the sit-down interview on his YouTube channel. Kimmel noted that he had a history of interviewing political candidates without issue, including for Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and others.
However, he claimed that the FCC's threats were unprecedented, citing the agency's actions as a response to simple editorial decisions and guest bookings. Kimmel stated that the Talarico interview would be made available on YouTube "so if you want to learn about a candidate for the Senate tomorrow, you will have to go to the Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube channel where you will see it in its entirety."
The late-night host also urged his viewers to ensure they are registered to vote, emphasizing the importance of civic responsibility.
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