NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 10, 2026Miami-Dade County
Jimmy Kimmel shifts James Talarico interview to YouTube after FCC pressure
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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced that an upcoming interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission, but will instead be released on YouTube to bypass broadcast regulations.
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A scheduled television broadcast of a political candidate interview is moved to an online-only platform following regulatory pressure from a federal agency.
Key Facts
- Jimmy Kimmel stated that the Federal Communications Commission 'threatened' the show regarding an interview.
- An interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television.
- The interview will instead be released on YouTube.
- Moving the interview to YouTube bypasses control and regulation by the Federal Communications Commission.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFederal Communications Commission“Federal agency that regulates television and broadcasting”OrganizationU.S. Senate“The legislative body for which James Talarico is running.”PersonMelania Trump“First Lady”OrganizationYouTube“The online platform where the interview will air.”PersonJimmy Kimmel“Late-night host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'”locationTexas“The state where James Talarico is running for office.”OrganizationABC“Television network airing Jimmy Kimmel Live”PersonDonald Trump“U.S. President”PersonStephen Colbert“Late-night talk show host”PersonKen Paxton“Republican Texas attorney general and Senate candidate”PersonJames Talarico“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas”