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About Jimmy Kimmel and the Government Shutdown
Manage episode 508376844 series 3352348
The gang opens with the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a controversial comment about the Charlie Kirk assassination. The network’s swift action, affiliate pre-emptions, and eventual reinstatement fuel questions about free speech, network obligations, and government censorship. Then, attention shifts to the looming government shutdown, as President Trump cancels a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries. It's a move Democrats call a tantrum, while Republicans push a Continuing Resolution unlikely to pass without major concessions.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:16:19 - Jimmy Kimmel
01:07:33 - Shutdown
01:33:20 - Emails
02:13:25 - Wrap-up
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181 episodes
Manage episode 508376844 series 3352348
The gang opens with the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a controversial comment about the Charlie Kirk assassination. The network’s swift action, affiliate pre-emptions, and eventual reinstatement fuel questions about free speech, network obligations, and government censorship. Then, attention shifts to the looming government shutdown, as President Trump cancels a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries. It's a move Democrats call a tantrum, while Republicans push a Continuing Resolution unlikely to pass without major concessions.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:16:19 - Jimmy Kimmel
01:07:33 - Shutdown
01:33:20 - Emails
02:13:25 - Wrap-up
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
181 episodes
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