Broadcasters who criticized Jimmy Kimmel have deals pending before FCC
The broadcasters — Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, Inc. — said they would no longer air new episodes of Kimmel’s ABC program after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr complained about a monologue during an interview with a conservative podcaster on Wednesday.
The moratorium affects around 30 primary or secondary ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar, and another 30 ABC affiliates owned by Sinclair. Together, the two broadcasters own the largest number of ABC affiliates in the country.
In recent months, both broadcasters have announced their intent to buy or sell local TV assets — Nexstar is in the process of effectuating a $6 billion merger with peer broadcaster TEGNA, and Sinclair is executing on a mixture of station acquisitions and sales — all of which require the approval of the FCC.
It isn’t clear if Carr will be as influenced by Nexstar and Sinclair’s public grandstanding on the Kimmel issue when it comes to their business dealings. When reached for comment via text last night, Carr responded to this reporter with a GIF commonly known as “Evil Elmo,” which shows the popular Muppet on fire.
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and Carr are running a Fascist takeover.. knocking off Free Speach opponents as fast as they can . 