Kirk, Kimmel and Free Speech

With the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late night show, and the news that ABC has temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel, we explore the changing landscape and moving goalposts of 'free speech.'

Episode 358 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Kirk, Kimmel and Free Speech" was published on September 18, 2025 and runs 21 minutes.

September 18, 2025 ·21m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

With the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late night show, and the news that ABC has temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel, we explore the changing landscape and moving goalposts of 'free speech.'

Episode Description

With the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late night show, and the news that ABC has temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel, we explore the changing landscape and moving goalposts of 'free speech.'

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