Land of the free? Jimmy Kimmel and the loss of life of discourse
US discuss present host Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off air by the Disney-owned ABC community for making "offensive" feedback regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
ABC introduced the present can be shelved indefinitely – a transfer welcomed by Donald Trump, who has criticised lots of America’s hottest chat present hosts for his or her views on his presidency.
What does the choice to tug the present say about freedom of speech within the US? And ought to we now be fearful within the UK?
Niall is joined by British comic Tom Walker – greatest identified for enjoying fictitious information reporter Jonathan Pie, whose rant blaming "the left" for the rise of Trump went viral in 2016.
Content warning: This episode comprises sturdy language.
Producers: Olivia McGhie and Jim Farthing
Editor: Mike Bovill
Credits:
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