Jimmy Kimmel asks James Talarico why FCC is afraid to air interview
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel aired an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico online after claiming the FCC threatened the broadcast over equal-time rules. Talarico used the platform to criticize the political system and his opponent, Ken Paxton.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between broadcast regulations and political discourse in the digital age.
Hear this story Jimmy Kimmel released his full interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico online after telling viewers the conversation would not air on television because of what he described as threats by the Federal Communications Commission.
On Sept. 10, the YouTube channel for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" uploaded the full conversation between the comedian and the Democratic politician, who is running for Senate in Texas in a race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The Emmy-winning comedian said that he was moving forward with the interview against the FCC's wishes.
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