No Laughing Matter: Free Speech Under Attack

About this episode

Jake Tapper examines the events leading to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC and the implications for free speech and press under various administrations.

Jake Tapper examines the events leading to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC and the role of government and business in the decision to take him off the air; exploring issues of freedom of speech and press under different administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jake Tapper

Topics covered

• free speech
• media
• censorship
• government influence
• entertainment
• press freedom

Keywords

• free speech
• Jimmy Kimmel
• ABC
• censorship
• government
• media
• press freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC, government, business

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