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Kara Swisher Calls Out FCC Chair: "He's a Moron"

May 01, 2026 / 00:58

This episode discusses the FCC's order for Disney to file early renewal applications for its ABC broadcast licenses, following a controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel and Melania Trump. The hosts express concern over the political motivations behind the FCC's actions, particularly criticizing Brendan Carr's involvement.

The conversation highlights Disney's strong pushback against the FCC's order, emphasizing the support from various companies and the new CEO's stance. The hosts argue that the FCC is overstepping its bounds and predict a legal defeat for the commission.

Additionally, the episode touches on the state of late-night television, suggesting it is struggling without external pressures like those from Brendan Carr. The hosts question the commitment of free speech advocates in the current climate.

They also make a humorous remark about the state of comedy, suggesting that it should be legal again, reflecting on the tension between political commentary and entertainment.

TL;DR

Disney faces FCC pressure over broadcast licenses amid Trump controversy.

Episode

0:58
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The FCC has ordered Disney to file early
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renewal applications for its ABC owned
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broadcast licenses. That comes days
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after Trump and Melania renewed a push
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to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air after
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he made a joke about Melania being an
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expectant widow. Disney is pushing back
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hard. The new CEO is not having it and
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he's being supported by a range of
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companies and everything else. This is a
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step too far for our good friend and
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Brenda Carr. He's a and he's
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just such a nakedly political person who
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is just carrying water for the Trumps.
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No one is putting up with this and
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they're going to lose. The FCC is going
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to lose in court. But what a harassment
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of an American company.
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>> I mean, the reality is late night TV is
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dying without the help of Brendan Carr.
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>> One of the things that's incredible is
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that these are the free speech warriors,
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right? And I'm like, where are where's
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all those folk? Where's Elon?
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>> Comedy's illegal. Remember that one?
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Comedy should be legal again.

Episode Highlights

  • Political Pressure on Comedy
    Disney is pushing back against political pressure after a joke about Melania Trump.
    @ 00m 13s
    May 01, 2026
  • Late Night TV's Struggles
    Late night TV is dying without the help of Brendan Carr, highlighting the industry's challenges.
    @ 00m 37s
    May 01, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Political Pressure00:13
  • Comedy Debate00:51

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