ABC on Wednesday night said it was pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” as a result of the host’s comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr joins CNBC to discuss.
Breakdown
- FCC Chair Carr noted that local broadcasters decide whether to air certain shows based on profitability and viewer preferences. 46s
- Carr stated that the FCC's role is to ensure broadcasters serve the public interest, not to regulate specific programs. 1m 23s
- He acknowledged ongoing disruptive changes in the media ecosystem, with more consequences expected. 1m 39s
- Carr clarified that content responsibility lies with local stations, not the FCC or federal government. 2m 36s
- He expressed support for local stations making independent decisions, even when it means standing up to major networks. 3m 2s