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Late-night hosts rally behind Kimmel after ABC suspends his show
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 17:38
Yeah, a lot of people are worried that we won't keep saying what we want to say or that we'll be censored, but I'm going to cover the president's trip to the UK just like I normally would. >> Here we go. Well, guys, President Trump just wrapped up his 3-day trip to the UK, and he looked incredibly handsome.As always, his tie was exactly the right length >> and his face looked >> like a color that exists in nature. >> While back here at home, his administration is pursuing a crackdown on free speech. And com ...
'Hypocrisy, irony, escalation': Matt Lewis on the right’s new 'cancel culture'
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 17:35
Free Speech & Political Commentary - The report highlights a shift where conservatives are now mirroring progressive tactics of "cancel culture," but with potentially more impactful consequences due to their official positions [1] - The analysis points out the hypocrisy of conservatives, who previously criticized cancel culture, now engaging in similar behavior [1] - The report suggests that the escalation of these actions is concerning, as government officials are now involved, wielding power through subpoenas and regulatory actions [1] - The report mentions instances of government officials threatening businesses and media outlets, raising concerns about free speech [1][2][3][4] Legal & Regulatory Implications - The report references a situation where the FCC is perceived to be threatening action against a network and its affiliates, potentially impacting their business interests [2][3][4] - The report alludes to legal precedents, such as cases involving businesses refusing service based on personal beliefs, and questions the consistency of current actions with established Supreme Court rulings [5][6]
Demonstrators voice their support for Jimmy Kimmel on Hollywood Blvd. and outside Disney Studios
NBC News· 2025-09-19 02:46
What does your sign say. It says they're literally canceling culture. What do you mean by that.To cancel television shows or media or entertainment. That is our culture and they are crushing that to appease the uh Trump regime. If you agree that the FCC shouldn't be in the business of calling out dissenting voices and trying to threaten them, then you should take some sort of action.Whether that's doing this or donating to the ACLU or coming out to protest. Uh if you feel strongly about it, do something. Th ...
A look at free speech in America after ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
NBC News· 2025-09-18 22:16
Free Speech Principles - Political satire is a vital form of free speech, challenging power and encouraging discussion [1] - Free speech distinguishes democracies from dictatorships that suppress criticism [2] - Even extreme speech, such as Holocaust denial and Ku Klux Klan rallies, is protected under the First Amendment in the US [4] - There is no legal basis to shut down satire or criticism of the president [5] Concerns Regarding Free Speech - The current administration is perceived as preaching free speech while potentially threatening opposition [3] - The administration is considering using a "hate speech" theory to suppress political opponents, which is inconsistent with First Amendment principles [3]
'The authoritarian's dream': FCC chair's own words resurface after Kimmel suspension
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 17:04
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was named the position by President Trump last year after rising through the ranks at the agency. He's long spoken out against government censorship and for the freedom of speech. In 2019, Carr posted on social media, quote, should the government censor speech it doesn't like.Of course not. The FCC does not have a roving mandate to police speech in the name of the public interest. In 2021, he wrote, quote, "A newsroom's decision about what stories to cover and how to frame them sho ...
Trump wants to change the philosophy of the U.S.: Mike Barnicle reacts to Kimmel suspension
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 13:29
Okay, let's start this hour. The Trump administration is planning to take action against leftwing groups that the president and his allies claim have contributed to political unrest and violence. The moves are expected to include investigations into taxexempt status of certain liberal groups like the Open Society Foundations and the Ford Foundation. A source tells NBC News that these actions, which come in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, could begin as early as the end of the month. Federal l ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-18 10:53
Watch: The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has become a flashpoint in Britain's already contentious debate over free speech. WSJ's David Luhnow explains the U.K.'s struggle to define the boundaries of acceptable discourse. https://t.co/pYQallGebr ...
‘Chilling’: Hayes reacts to Jimmy Kimmel suspension following Trump FCC threats
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 01:08
Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. When Steven Kber announced that his late night show was being cancelled back in July, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, had a chilling reaction.>> Fallon has no talent. Kimmel has no talent. They're next. They're going to be going. I hear they're going to be going.I don't know, but I would imagine because they get, you know, Co Bear has better ratings than Kimmel or Fallon. You know that >> they're next. I hear they're going to be going.Well, toni ...
Why the First Amendment doesn't protect employees fired for online reactions to Charlie Kirk's death
NBC News· 2025-09-17 15:35
there's sort of been this crackdown on people uh within the administration at at the government level. We're also though seeing it it widespread people's lives and jobs being impacted based on how they reacted things that they shared. What do you make of that.What does that ultimately mean for free speech and and is there any legal protections if that happens to someone. >> Free speech doesn't come into play if a private employer terminates someone for something they post on social media. The only thing the ...
Charlie Kirk firings: Why the First Amendment does not protect private employees
NBC News· 2025-09-17 13:19
whole reaction surrounding it about free speech. Um there there's sort of been this crackdown on people uh within the administration at the government level. We're also though seeing it it widespread um people's lives and jobs being impacted based on how they reacted, things that they shared.Uh what do you make of that. What does that ultimately mean for free speech and and is there any legal protections if that happens to someone. >> Yeah, I'm hearing a lot about this and really people are very divided.You ...