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Kimmel Faces FCC Pressure Over Talarico Interview | Wilmington News
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Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with James Talarico won’t air on TV—thanks to FCC threats over potential equal-time rule violations. Kimmel fears his network and affiliates, especially in Texas, are facing fallout after Talarico’s presidential run. This echoes Stephen Colbert’s similar YouTube-only move back when Talarico was running for Texas Senate. The FCC argues that airing one candidate’s interview without giving equal time to opponents like Ken Paxton violates regulations. Critics say Kimmel’s booking is politically motivated, while others see it as editorial freedom. The debate rages: is this just late-night TV or a partisan breach?
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