Jimmy Kimmel: Latest victim of Trump’s war on speech he doesn’t like

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jimmy Kimmel: Latest victim of Trump’s war on speech he doesn’t like

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Published on Sep 18, 2025, 4:54:57 PM
Total time: 00:51:03

Episode Description

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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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.