{
  "id": 6761819,
  "title": "Jimmy Kimmel Taunts the FCC With an ‘Exceptionally Appropriate’ Round of Unnecessary Censorship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jimmy-kimmel-taunts-the-fcc-with-an-exceptionally-appropriate-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T13:05:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/jimmy-kimmel-fcc-unnecessary-censorship-james-talarico/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jimmy Kimmel aimed his Thursday night interview with Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, James Talarico, at YouTube instead of airing it on ABC. This move came after threats from the FCC, spearheaded by Commissioner Brenda Carr. Carr claimed the network lacked the authority to select which candidates to interview, a practice Kimmel's show has maintained for over two decades. Kimmel highlighted the FCC's interference, stating it was an \"attack on free speech\" and a recurring issue. He elaborated that the FCC demanded he interview every candidate on the ballot that requested equal time, a total of around 10 candidates in Texas. The White House, however, denied any wrongdoing, dismissing Kimmel's claims as a \"false narrative.\" Kimmel responded by jokingly initiating a segment titled \"This Week in Unnecessary Censorship,\" dedicating it to the FCC. The White House refuted Kimmel's claims, stating that FCC Chairman Carr had not threatened him regarding the interview.",
  "summary": "\"This is yet another attack on free speech, something that has become all too familiar for us here at the show, for us in the country,\" the ABC late night host says The post Jimmy Kimmel Taunts the FCC With an ‘Exceptionally Appropriate’ Round of Unnecessary Censorship appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}