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Why some stations won’t air Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night

Why some stations won’t air Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night

Summary

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show is returning after a brief suspension. However, two big TV station groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, will not air his show on their ABC stations. The suspension and its aftermath led to protests and discussions about free speech.

Key Facts

  • Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was suspended by ABC for less than a week.
  • The suspension occurred after Kimmel's comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk.
  • Sinclair and Nexstar, two major station groups, have decided not to air his show on their ABC affiliates.
  • The situation has led to protests about free speech.
  • Geoff Bennett talked with Dylan Byers from Puck about the issue.

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