Tag Archives: Charlie Kirk

Michele Tafoya: Kimmel Wasn’t Silenced

“I wish that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, whom I recently hosted on my podcast, had not spoken the way he did about Jimmy Kimmel’s reprehensible — and false — remarks on last Monday’s edition of his late-night show. Optics matter, … Continue reading

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Connell McShane: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Returning To ABC

“The Walt Disney Company announced Monday it will resume production of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday after suspending the late-night talk show last week over what the company called “ill-timed and insensitive” comments regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination.” Source:News Nation with … Continue reading

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Liz Wolfe: Did You Ask the FCC If You Can Make That Joke?

“Plus: America’s cocaine habit, how Charlie Kirk handled South Park, and more… Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air: Yesterday evening, ABC News (a subsidiary of Disney) announced it was suspending comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show “indefinitely” following factually inaccurate comments … Continue reading

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Jonathan Zimmerman: Don’t Shut Down Free Speech in Charlie Kirk’s Name

“The slain conservative activist was a vigorous debater in the public square. Silencing discourse in his name betrays the 31-year-old’s legacy as would canceling those criticizing his views. Charlie Kirk championed free speech as a fundamental American value. So, it’s … Continue reading

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Erick Erickson: The Dividing Line

“I think every American should be able to say whatever they want about whatever topic they want. I’m a big proponent of the First Amendment. I generally think Americans should be able to say whatever they want about whatever topic … Continue reading

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Chris Cillizza: Donald Trump’s Attorney General Doesn’t Understand How Free Speech Works

“Pam Bondi just made a big mistake when it comes to understanding free speech and the First Amendment. In a recent podcast interview, she claimed that “hate speech” isn’t protected under the Constitution. That’s just not true. In this video, … Continue reading

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Katie Phang: MAGA Rhetoric SPARKS OUTRAGE After KIRK ASSASSINATION

“Trump and the Far-Right are fanning the flames of political violence with hateful rhetoric and calls for the “extermination” of an entire group of people with different political beliefs. Katie Phang on why Charlie Kirk’s death should be investigated competently … Continue reading

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