EDITORIAL: Follow the Money: The FCC, Affiliates, and Why Jimmy Kimmel Really Got Yanked

Since we wrote this, Disney announced Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC. This article explains why Kimmel was originally removed from the network and the reasons behind that decision.

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk and the resulting controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, the FCC, and its affiliated stations – specifically, who has the power to regulate what. As someone with long experience in the industry, I’m going to try to clarify things so you can separate fact from fiction as you see coverage, memes, and strong reactions from people who are often misinformed – and sometimes, should know better.

Ready? Let’s go.