An FCC insider on Kimmel, TV and free speech

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is back on the air.The president of the US isn’t happy about it. He’s threatened to revoke licenses from broadcast networks that air negative programming about him. The former counselor to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Gigi Sohn, and the FT’s Los Angeles bureau chief Christopher Grimes unpack what’s at stake for America’s television industry.Mentioned in this podcast:Inside Disney’s decision to bring back Jimmy KimmelIs America entering a new era of McCarthyism?Email Marc with your questions ([email protected])Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. The FT’s acting co head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. CREDIT: Benny Johnson podcast, New York Post, Verdict with Ted CruzRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.