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The Battle of Jimmy Kimmel: Why Nexstar’s Decision — Not Trump’s — Is More About Money Than Free Speech

Let's not overlook the company's $6 billion merger that needs FCC approval, shall we?

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Jeff Sneider
September 18, 2025

Well, it’s Thursday, and everything sucks right now.

But I’ve got a pretty interesting column about this whole Jimmy Kimmel kerfuffle for you, and why you have to “Follow the Money” when it comes to such matters.

Enjoy… if you dare to hear the uncomfortable truth and why it has less to do with stifling free speech than you think, even if that is, ultimately, the effect this has on the media.

Paid subscribers can read more, and if you’re not one, ask yourself if you want billionaires to control all of the media you ingest. I offer a clear-headed, even-keeled take on the Kimmel situation below that’s pretty fair to both sides…

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