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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension means for media independence

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show indefinitely after threats from the Federal Communications Commission. The move has broader implications for press freedom in the Trump era.

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KCRW placeholderBy Marisa Lagos • Sep 18, 2025 • 1 min read

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show indefinitely after threats from the Federal Communications Commission. The move has broader implications for press freedom in the Trump era.

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    Marisa Lagos

    KQED political correspondent

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    Sarah Sweeney

    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    Producer, Press Play

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    Amy Ta

    Digital News & Culture Editor

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