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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Pulled from ABC Stations

Updated 2026-09-11 05:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Jimmy Kimmel aired his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on YouTube after the FCC threatened to punish ABC stations for airing it. Talarico expressed concerns about potential electoral impact.

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Variety

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CBS Studios has filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court under the anti-SLAPP statute to strike a lawsuit filed earlier this summer by former “Matlock” writer John Lowe. The CBS Studios filing included multiple declarations disputing his allegations against three of the show’s executive pr

2026-09-11 05:03 UTC

Variety

Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Drops on YouTube as Texas Senate Candidate Says: ‘They’re Worried We’re Going to Win This Race’

Jimmy Kimmel turned to YouTube on Thursday night to house his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico — in light of fears that the FCC would punish ABC stations for running the chat. “What are they so scared of you?” Kimmel asked the candidate. Said Talarico: “Well, they̵

2026-09-11 05:04 UTC