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Kimmel says interview with Senate candidate Talarico won't air on ABC amid FCC threats
Thursday, September 10, 2026
ABC declined to air an interview with Senate candidate Talarico on late-night programming. Host Jimmy Kimmel announced the decision following FCC pressure and Trump administration concerns regarding equal airtime requirements for political candidates. No specific date for a potential broadcast was announced.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/10/abc-kimmel-talarico-fcc.html