Jimmy Kimmel Returns — Disney Under Pressure | Pivot
- Sep 23, 2025
- 1:02:12
- Full Episode
Kara and Scott discuss Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Jimmy Kimmel’s return, and the Trump administration sending big tech into panic over H1-B visas. Plus, Trump takes to Truth Social to tell AG Pam Bondi to prosecute his enemies, and more details about the supposed TikTok deal.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 6:33 Charlie Kirk’s Memorial 14:28 Disney's Kimmel Pivot 28:19 H1-B Visa Chaos 36:55 Trump Asks Bondi to Charge Enemies 42:30 TikTok Deal Latest 51:04 Wins and Fails
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Kate Gallagher
Video Producer: Jim Mackil
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Kimmel returns amid controversy; Kirk's memorial criticized; H1B visa changes discussed; dangers of character AIs highlighted.
Key points
- Reflections on Peaking. A humorous exchange about personal peaks and life trajectories.
- Charlie Kirk Memorial Service. A controversial service that blurred lines between mourning and political rally.
- Jimmy Kimmel's Return. Kimmel is set to return after a suspension due to controversial comments.
- Trump's TikTok Deal. Donald Trump's TikTok deal involves major tech figures like Larry Ellison and Rupert Murdoch.
- Economic Strikes Against Disney. People are flexing their economic muscles by canceling Disney subscriptions, sending a clear message.
- The Risks of Character AI. Character AI creates synthetic relationships that may harm young people's emotional development.
Episode highlights
- Reflections on PeakingA humorous exchange about personal peaks and life trajectories.“I peaked when I was nine.”4:08Sep 23, 2025
- Charlie Kirk Memorial ServiceA controversial service that blurred lines between mourning and political rally.“It was equal parts memorial, religious revival and political rally.”6:37Sep 23, 2025
- Jimmy Kimmel's ReturnKimmel is set to return after a suspension due to controversial comments.“I'm surprised. This is literally another press release gangbanged by a dozen $1,200 an hour comm's consultants.”15:00Sep 23, 2025
- Trump's TikTok DealDonald Trump's TikTok deal involves major tech figures like Larry Ellison and Rupert Murdoch.“A lot of old white guys running TikTok. Sounds young and fresh.”43:10Sep 23, 2025
- Economic Strikes Against DisneyPeople are flexing their economic muscles by canceling Disney subscriptions, sending a clear message.“I'm increasingly believing that people need to start flexing their spending and economic strike muscles.”54:32Sep 23, 2025
- The Risks of Character AICharacter AI creates synthetic relationships that may harm young people's emotional development.“It's emotional malnutrition just as ultraprocessed foods...”57:43Sep 23, 2025
