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Stephen Colbert floats a conspiracy theory about why Nexstar really decided to yank Jimmy Kimmel off the air. “Nexstar said it strongly objected to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel and would preempt the series for the immediate future. Coincidentally, Nexstar has a major merger coming up before the... show more

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Stephen Colbert: "Nexstar has a major merger coming up before the Trump administration. A company apparently capitulating to the whims of the president in order to ensure their merger goes through? Has that ever happened before? I'm being told not to answer that question."

Stephen Colbert: "Nexstar has a major merger coming up before the Trump administration. A company apparently capitulating to the whims of the president in order to ensure their merger goes through? Has that ever happened before? I'm being told not to answer that question."

Home of the Brave

581,295 views • 11 months ago

Kara Swisher on Jimmy Kimmel: "Nexstar is trying to do a very large merger with Tegna, and so they will do whatever it takes." Anderson Cooper: "That's an important point, because that merger would require the approval of the FCC."

Kara Swisher on Jimmy Kimmel: "Nexstar is trying to do a very large merger with Tegna, and so they will do whatever it takes." Anderson Cooper: "That's an important point, because that merger would require the approval of the FCC."

Blue Georgia

542,343 views • 11 months ago

CNN’s Boris Sanchez flat-out lies about what ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely for having said about Charlie Kirk, President Trump, and MAGA: “Kimmel appeared to be making a point about alleged finger pointing by the right-wing toward the left in the wake of Kirk's assassination. What he said did not appear to suggest that the suspect was a MAGA shooter. Also important to note, ABC did not take action until days after this aired. In fact, it came shortly after the FCC chair threatened to pull ABC's broadcast licenses. Also after the two largest station groups, Nexstar and Sinclair, said they would preempt Kimmel's show from their ABC stations. That's the same Nexstar that's currently trying to buy Tegna, another media company, a deal in which Nexstar would have to seek approval from the Trump administration. Specifically, they would need the FCC and Chairman Carr to loosen government restrictions on broadcast station ownership.”

CNN’s Boris Sanchez flat-out lies about what ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely for having said about Charlie Kirk, President Trump, and MAGA: “Kimmel appeared to be making a point about alleged finger pointing by the right-wing toward the left in the wake of Kirk's assassination. What he said did not appear to suggest that the suspect was a MAGA shooter. Also important to note, ABC did not take action until days after this aired. In fact, it came shortly after the FCC chair threatened to pull ABC's broadcast licenses. Also after the two largest station groups, Nexstar and Sinclair, said they would preempt Kimmel's show from their ABC stations. That's the same Nexstar that's currently trying to buy Tegna, another media company, a deal in which Nexstar would have to seek approval from the Trump administration. Specifically, they would need the FCC and Chairman Carr to loosen government restrictions on broadcast station ownership.”

Curtis Houck

67,991 views • 11 months ago

Behind Jimmy Kimmel's departure is a story of business corruption and media monopolization. The beginning of the end was Nexstar Media, one of the largest owners of TV stations in the country, saying they would be longer air his show. Just a month ago Nexstar proposed a $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, one of their biggest rivals. That merger needs FCC approval. Nexstar’s announcement came right after FCC Chair Brandon Carr went on a podcast and encouraged local broadcasters to drop Kimmel. Brian Stelter on CNN: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission, and it actually needs the FCC to change the regulations entirely about how many stations an individual company can own.”

Behind Jimmy Kimmel's departure is a story of business corruption and media monopolization. The beginning of the end was Nexstar Media, one of the largest owners of TV stations in the country, saying they would be longer air his show. Just a month ago Nexstar proposed a $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, one of their biggest rivals. That merger needs FCC approval. Nexstar’s announcement came right after FCC Chair Brandon Carr went on a podcast and encouraged local broadcasters to drop Kimmel. Brian Stelter on CNN: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission, and it actually needs the FCC to change the regulations entirely about how many stations an individual company can own.”

More Perfect Union

60,525 views • 11 months ago

The Jimmy Kimmel move comes as Nexstar has made a deal to acquire broadcast station heavyweight Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal, which will require government approval, Brian Stelter reports.

The Jimmy Kimmel move comes as Nexstar has made a deal to acquire broadcast station heavyweight Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal, which will require government approval, Brian Stelter reports.

Kaitlan Collins

151,213 views • 11 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: Unfunny DNC propagandist Jimmy Kimmel CANCELLED! Walt Disney-owned ABC said it will indefinitely stop airing Jimmy Kimmel Live after the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew sharp criticism from FCC Chair Brendan Carr. Earlier, Nexstar Media Group said it would pull the show from its 32 ABC affiliates, calling Kimmel’s remarks “offensive and insensitive.” Nexstar broadcasting president Andrew Alford said the comments came “at a critical time in our national political discourse.” Charlie once tweeted: “Jimmy Kimmel isn’t funny” Poetic justice!

🚨 BREAKING: Unfunny DNC propagandist Jimmy Kimmel CANCELLED! Walt Disney-owned ABC said it will indefinitely stop airing Jimmy Kimmel Live after the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew sharp criticism from FCC Chair Brendan Carr. Earlier, Nexstar Media Group said it would pull the show from its 32 ABC affiliates, calling Kimmel’s remarks “offensive and insensitive.” Nexstar broadcasting president Andrew Alford said the comments came “at a critical time in our national political discourse.” Charlie once tweeted: “Jimmy Kimmel isn’t funny” Poetic justice!

J Stewart

196,451 views • 11 months ago

CO AG Weiser: The Federal Department of Justice has a responsibility to enforce the antitrust laws and to apply the law fairly. Here’s what happened. The president, in a Truth Social post, said, “This merger between Nexstar and Tegna should be approved, period.” The Department of Justice ignored its established standards. They didn’t explain why—they just waved this right through. A coalition of state AGs is now in court. On April 7th, we’re going to be before a judge asking for a preliminary injunction so we can stop this merger completely.

CO AG Weiser: The Federal Department of Justice has a responsibility to enforce the antitrust laws and to apply the law fairly. Here’s what happened. The president, in a Truth Social post, said, “This merger between Nexstar and Tegna should be approved, period.” The Department of Justice ignored its established standards. They didn’t explain why—they just waved this right through. A coalition of state AGs is now in court. On April 7th, we’re going to be before a judge asking for a preliminary injunction so we can stop this merger completely.

Acyn

58,563 views • 4 months ago

JUST IN: Nexstar joins Sinclair, announces they will continue preempting Jimmy Kimmel following his comments on Charlie Kirk’s assassination. “We made a decision last week to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s “ill-timed and insensitive” comments at a critical time in our national discourse…” “We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”

JUST IN: Nexstar joins Sinclair, announces they will continue preempting Jimmy Kimmel following his comments on Charlie Kirk’s assassination. “We made a decision last week to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s “ill-timed and insensitive” comments at a critical time in our national discourse…” “We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”

Collin Rugg

303,414 views • 10 months ago

#BREAKING A judge sides with Democratic Attorneys General in their bid to stop the Tegna/Nexstar merger. A potential deal would have a *major* impact on local TV news across the country. Brian Stelter breaks it down:

#BREAKING A judge sides with Democratic Attorneys General in their bid to stop the Tegna/Nexstar merger. A potential deal would have a major impact on local TV news across the country. Brian Stelter breaks it down:

Elex Michaelson

21,936 views • 4 months ago

NEW: Jimmy Kimmel returned to late night with a monologue on American free speech, in defiance of pressure from President Trump, the head of the Federal Communications Commission, and local broadcast companies Sinclair and Nexstar (which is seeking to acquire 9NEWS/TEGNA)

NEW: Jimmy Kimmel returned to late night with a monologue on American free speech, in defiance of pressure from President Trump, the head of the Federal Communications Commission, and local broadcast companies Sinclair and Nexstar (which is seeking to acquire 9NEWS/TEGNA)

Kyle Clark

30,142 views • 10 months ago

I’m not sure who deserves more disdain and disgust: Trump and the FCC for their blatant violation of the Constitution or Disney and Nexstar for sacrificing their values and folding to a wannabe Mob Boss and his authoritarian goons. It was Jimmy Kimmel tonight, but dare to criticize the president and it could be you tomorrow.

I’m not sure who deserves more disdain and disgust: Trump and the FCC for their blatant violation of the Constitution or Disney and Nexstar for sacrificing their values and folding to a wannabe Mob Boss and his authoritarian goons. It was Jimmy Kimmel tonight, but dare to criticize the president and it could be you tomorrow.

Rep. Dan Goldman

713,930 views • 11 months ago

This is the real reason Jimmy Kimmel’s show was taken off the air. Nothing to do with his comments about Charlie Kirk Brian Stelter : "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brendan Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission, and it actually needs the FCC to change the regulations… We know that 2 major TV owners both of which need to curry favor with the Trump administration were the ones that most loudly condemn Kimmel and say they won’t air his show”

This is the real reason Jimmy Kimmel’s show was taken off the air. Nothing to do with his comments about Charlie Kirk Brian Stelter : "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brendan Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission, and it actually needs the FCC to change the regulations… We know that 2 major TV owners both of which need to curry favor with the Trump administration were the ones that most loudly condemn Kimmel and say they won’t air his show”

Republicans against Trump

408,875 views • 11 months ago

‼️When Monopolies Yield Censorship (w/ Alvaro Bedoya & Matt Stoller)‼️ Oligarchic control over the media is impossible without media consolidation, & the Jimmy Kimmel cancelation fiasco is in some ways secondary to the bigger problem of an undiversified media system. Learn more here: "[Trump] has, in the chair of the FCC, someone who's a sycophant & wants to do whatever the president says he should do. And so they've been looking for a reason to get Kimmel off the air. They thought they had a reason, & they moved to do that. And they had the hooks into a company called Nexstar, which was in the process of acquiring a company called Tegna, & that combined company would own more TV stations than was currently allowable under the current rules, such that it would require the sign off of the Federal Communications Commission."

‼️When Monopolies Yield Censorship (w/ Alvaro Bedoya & Matt Stoller)‼️ Oligarchic control over the media is impossible without media consolidation, & the Jimmy Kimmel cancelation fiasco is in some ways secondary to the bigger problem of an undiversified media system. Learn more here: "[Trump] has, in the chair of the FCC, someone who's a sycophant & wants to do whatever the president says he should do. And so they've been looking for a reason to get Kimmel off the air. They thought they had a reason, & they moved to do that. And they had the hooks into a company called Nexstar, which was in the process of acquiring a company called Tegna, & that combined company would own more TV stations than was currently allowable under the current rules, such that it would require the sign off of the Federal Communications Commission."

Briahna Joy Gray

60,211 views • 10 months ago

This is the real reason Jimmy Kimmel is being taken off the air. Brian Stelter: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission, and it actually needs the FCC to change the regulations entirely about how many stations an individual company can own.

This is the real reason Jimmy Kimmel is being taken off the air. Brian Stelter: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission, and it actually needs the FCC to change the regulations entirely about how many stations an individual company can own.

Blue Georgia

1,162,053 views • 11 months ago

🚨NEW: Benny Johnson *FIRES BACK* at claims Jimmy Kimmel getting yanked off air is "ATTACK ON FREE SPEECH"🚨 "A huge compliment to Nexstar and a massive compliment to Sinclair Broadcasting, who both told us that they are going to end the Jimmy Kimmel show." "I didn’t make that decision! Brendan Carr didn’t make that decision. It was the affiliate stations!" "So this is absolutely the free market! This is the local stations declaring that they will not try to defend the indefensible — and they said so in their statements." Daily Caller

🚨NEW: Benny Johnson FIRES BACK at claims Jimmy Kimmel getting yanked off air is "ATTACK ON FREE SPEECH"🚨 "A huge compliment to Nexstar and a massive compliment to Sinclair Broadcasting, who both told us that they are going to end the Jimmy Kimmel show." "I didn’t make that decision! Brendan Carr didn’t make that decision. It was the affiliate stations!" "So this is absolutely the free market! This is the local stations declaring that they will not try to defend the indefensible — and they said so in their statements." Daily Caller

Jason Cohen 🇺🇸

295,759 views • 11 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Live returns tonight, but more than 20% of ABC affiliates including stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar will not air the show after his suspension over remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooter. Subscribe to OAN LIVE for more updates

Jimmy Kimmel Live returns tonight, but more than 20% of ABC affiliates including stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar will not air the show after his suspension over remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooter. Subscribe to OAN LIVE for more updates

One America News

29,381 views • 10 months ago

Both Sinclair and Nexstar will not be airing Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight. My sources say ABC is committed to airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live" with or without Nexstar & Sinclair -- though conversations of course will remain ongoing in hopes of reaching a resolution. Nexstar & Sinclair's stations cover roughly 25% of the country, meaning 1/4 of Americans won't be able to watch Kimmel's show on their local ABC stations tonight. All this & more w/ Danny Freeman.

Both Sinclair and Nexstar will not be airing Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight. My sources say ABC is committed to airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live" with or without Nexstar & Sinclair -- though conversations of course will remain ongoing in hopes of reaching a resolution. Nexstar & Sinclair's stations cover roughly 25% of the country, meaning 1/4 of Americans won't be able to watch Kimmel's show on their local ABC stations tonight. All this & more w/ Danny Freeman.

Elizabeth Wagmeister

278,923 views • 10 months ago

Stephen Colbert responds to the clip that got Jimmy Kimmel yanked off the air indefinitely. COLBERT: “Jimmy must have really been off the rails. I mean, completely out of control—truly psychotic. Let’s see what he said.” KIMMEL: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than ONE OF THEM.” COLBERT: “Is that the clip? Really? Because that’s just Jimmy Kimmel. I mean, given the FCC’s response, I was expecting something more provocative. That’s like hearing that Playboy has a racy new centerfold and finding out it’s just Jimmy Kimmel.”

Stephen Colbert responds to the clip that got Jimmy Kimmel yanked off the air indefinitely. COLBERT: “Jimmy must have really been off the rails. I mean, completely out of control—truly psychotic. Let’s see what he said.” KIMMEL: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than ONE OF THEM.” COLBERT: “Is that the clip? Really? Because that’s just Jimmy Kimmel. I mean, given the FCC’s response, I was expecting something more provocative. That’s like hearing that Playboy has a racy new centerfold and finding out it’s just Jimmy Kimmel.”

The Vigilant Fox 🦊

2,002,079 views • 11 months ago

Disney said it is pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show off ABC in the wake of remarks the late-night host made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will be pre-empted indefinitely,” an ABC spokeswoman said Wednesday. Owners of some ABC TV stations, including large broadcasters Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, initially told the network they were dropping the show. While no return date has been set, Disney is monitoring the situation and sees a path to the show potentially returning in the next several days, according to a person familiar with the situation. A spokesman for Kimmel said the host had no immediate comment. Read more: 🔗

Disney said it is pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show off ABC in the wake of remarks the late-night host made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will be pre-empted indefinitely,” an ABC spokeswoman said Wednesday. Owners of some ABC TV stations, including large broadcasters Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, initially told the network they were dropping the show. While no return date has been set, Disney is monitoring the situation and sees a path to the show potentially returning in the next several days, according to a person familiar with the situation. A spokesman for Kimmel said the host had no immediate comment. Read more: 🔗

The Wall Street Journal

63,429 views • 11 months ago

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel addresses his lies about the assassination of Charlie Kirk that resulted in him being ripped off air last week in his return to late night. Sinclair and Nexstar, who own nearly 25% of local ABC stations, are not airing tonight’s show.

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel addresses his lies about the assassination of Charlie Kirk that resulted in him being ripped off air last week in his return to late night. Sinclair and Nexstar, who own nearly 25% of local ABC stations, are not airing tonight’s show.

Benny Johnson

1,693,777 views • 10 months ago