The Kimmel Conundrum | Free Speech and the FCC (RMCD 002)

Lawyer Richard Hoeg continues his espousal of the intricacies of civil debate, using the Jimmy Kimmel controversy as a springboard to discuss free speech issues and the FCC's role in media regulation. He examines the impact of media mergers and corporate negotiations on public discourse, and the implications of Sinclair's propositions on free speech. The episode also revisits the Fairness Doctrine and the Red Lion Broadcasting case, emphasizing their relevance (or lack thereof) today. In the Difference Dome, Richard addresses viewer questions exploring democracy, judicial impartiality, and the rule of law. The episode concludes with reflections and future plans.