Jimmy Kimmel FIRED: The Free Speech Fight That’s Shaking America

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🗓️ 18 September 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In this explosive episode of the Opie Radio podcast, Opie dives headfirst into the firestorm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s shocking firing from ABC. Was it cancel culture, corporate cowardice, or political pressure from the top? Opie unpacks the controversy, sharing his own raw experiences in the cutthroat world of radio, where free speech battles and corporate agendas collide. From Kimmel’s polarizing monologue about Charlie Kirk’s tragic death to the looming Disney-ABC merger, Opie calls out the hypocrisy, defends free expression, and warns why silencing voices—love them or hate them—is a dangerous precedent for America. Expect fiery rants, personal anecdotes, and unfiltered takes on a divided media landscape. Buckle up for a no-holds-barred discussion that’ll make you think twice about who controls the mic!

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