Kimmel moves Talarico interview to YouTube amid FCC threats

ABC late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel has decided not to air an interview with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on broadcast television, according to multiple reports. Kimmel stated that the decision was made due to what he described as threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is under the Trump administration. Instead, the interview will be posted directly to YouTube, as reported by The Verge and Ars Technica. The Hill noted that Kimmel has conducted interviews with political candidates for decades, but this situation is described as unusual. The FCC's lone Democratic commissioner commented on the decision, suggesting it could be an example of the Trump administration's efforts to influence media. CNBC Top News mentioned that ABC has faced increased pressure from the FCC, with concerns raised about equal air time for political candidates. The interview will not air on ABC's broadcast, but will be available online.