Jimmy Kimmel Posts James Talarico Interview on YouTube After FCC Threats

Jimmy Kimmel announced that his upcoming interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico will be posted directly to YouTube instead of airing on the Jimmy Kimmel Live television broadcast. The decision follows a series of threats from the Trump‑era Federal Communications Commission, which Kimmel said had warned the show, ABC, and its affiliates that it would retaliate against “simple, traditional editorial decisions” such as booking guests. Kimmel expressed concern that local ABC affiliates in Texas could face repercussions if the interview aired on network television. By moving the segment online, the show aims to protect those affiliates while still providing the interview to viewers. The shift underscores the influence of regulatory bodies on political programming and the lengths networks will go to avoid potential sanctions.