The Shadow of Censorship: Trump's FCC Threatens Free Speech The latest development in the ongoing saga between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) highlights the fragility of free speech in the 21st century.
ABC's decision to air an interview with James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, on YouTube rather than live TV raises important questions about government control over the media.
The FCC has a history of exerting pressure on networks and individual shows that refuse to conform to its standards.