Local TV vs. Disney: The Kimmel Controversy

Local TV vs. Disney: The Kimmel Controversy

Update: 2025-09-23
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr backs local TV stations defying Disney's Jimmy Kimmel Live reinstatement, sparking a debate over local control versus national network mandates. Amidst accusations of censorship and corporate consolidation, Carr champions affiliates' right to choose programming that reflects community values, while Nexstar and Sinclair pursue major acquisitions, potentially reshaping the TV landscape and amplifying the fight for control over broadcast content.

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Local TV vs. Disney: The Kimmel Controversy

Local TV vs. Disney: The Kimmel Controversy