Episode Mentions
Today, Explained · May 21, 2026
Late night’s long goodbye
“Major station ownership group refusing to carry Jimmy Kimmel on ABC affiliates nationwide due to his political commentary”
Late-night television cancellation and format declineBroadcast network financial pressures and cost-cuttingSports rights bidding wars and media rights inflation
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The Glenn Beck Program · Apr 29, 2026
Glenn's Controversial Take on the Comey Seashell Indictment | Guest: Benny Johnson | 4/29/26
“Local station owner that preempted Jimmy Kimmel show in response to controversial content”
FCC Broadcast Licensing and Public Interest ObligationsEqual Time Doctrine and Entertainment vs. News ClassificationJames Comey Indictment and Constitutional Free Speech Limits
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Pivot · Mar 31, 2026
Iran Quagmire Questions, SpaceX IPO Plans, and The White House App
“Merger with Tegna blocked by federal judge; would create 260-station operator reaching 60% of US households”
Iran Military Escalation and Quagmire RiskSpaceX IPO Valuation and Musk Trillionaire StatusAsymmetric Drone Warfare Economics
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On the Media · Feb 21, 2026
The Man With a Plan to Reshape Broadcast TV
“Conservative-led broadcaster seeking ownership cap increases; suspended Kimmel; competing with Sinclair for station acquisitions”
FCC Equal Time Rule EnforcementPublic Interest Standard in BroadcastingBroadcast License Renewal and Merger Review
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Lovett or Leave It · Sep 27, 2025
Escalating Tensions
“Announced continuation of Kimmel preemption on ABC affiliates, suggesting coordination with Trump administration pressure”
DOJ Politicization and Prosecutorial IndependenceTrump Administration Threats to Media and Free SpeechJimmy Kimmel Reinstatement and Disney Capitulation
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