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The Rich Zeoli Show

Jimmy Kimmel Show Canceled — and the Government Needs to Stay Out of It!

The Rich Zeoli Show

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4.91.6K Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2025

⏱️ 184 minutes

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/18/2025): 3:05pm- According to reports, ABC/Disney has indefinitely suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live”—following Kimmel’s comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. The late-night host shamefully accused Republicans of using the death to “score political points.” While the network’s move appears to be a result of Kimmel’s comments coupled with poor ratings, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested his department could potentially investigate ABC/Disney over Kimmel’s vitriolic remarks—muddying the waters. Many have expressed concern that Carr’s warning amounts to a First Amendment violation. Republicans must be consistent defenders of free speech. 3:15pm- Following ABC/Disney’s decision to end Kimmel’s show, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr went on television expressing joy over the announcement. Carr told MSNBC: “We're on a cable show right now. You don't have an FCC license and an obligation to serve the public interest. Podcasts don't either...Kimmel is free to do that—but if you have a broadcast TV license...it comes with an obligation to serve the public interest.” Rich points out that Carr’s comments aren’t helpful and allow Democrats to claim Kimmel is a victim of government-led censorship. 3:50pm- Callers weigh in on comments from the FCC Chairman and ABC/Disney’s decision to end Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Is the Trump Administration making a massive mistake getting involved in Kimmel’s termination? Most seem to agree, this is problematic. 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated: "We at the FCC will enforce the public interest obligation. If there are broadcasters that do not like it, they can turn their license into the FCC." 4:15pm- Why does Matt’s microphone sound so bad today? He reveals that he’s working from a beach in Cape Cod…Justin says this is further proof that Matt is an Ivy League weirdo/elitist. 4:20pm- Fox News host Laura Ingraham stated that Carr should have stayed off television and allowed the market to determine whether Kimmel retained his show. Rich says her take is 100% correct: keep the government out of it! 4:30pm- During the Biden Administration, Democrats and media members called for widespread censorship of opinions they didn’t like—suggesting those takes amounted to “dangerous misinformation.” Republicans should not be adopting a similar stance just because they’re in power right now. 4:40pm- Why is FCC Chairman Brendan Carr constantly making television appearances and taking credit for Kimmel’s cancellation? He’s not doing the Trump Administration any favors. Does he have an interest in running for office? Because he seems to be prioritizing his own self interests. Rich says: “this guy has got to go.” 5:05pm- Rich receives a gift from Jack Carr! 5:10pm- On Monday, October 13th at 7:30pm—Rich will host New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr at the Zlock Performing Arts Center (at Bucks County Community College) in Newtown, PA. They’ll sit down for an engaging discussion about Jack’s latest thriller, Cry Havoc—the newest installment in his acclaimed James Reece series. Known for his real-world military experience and gripping, action-packed storytelling, Jack Carr brings an unmatched authenticity to the world of political and military thrillers. For tickets visit: 1210wpht.com. There are only 5 VIP tickets left! So, act fast. 5:15pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint press conference from the United Kingdom. At one point, Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for refusing to end his war with Ukraine: “he has let me down.” 5:30pm- According to reports, ABC/Disney has indefinitely suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live”—following Kimmel’s comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. The late-night host shamefully accused Republicans of using the death to “score political points.” While the network’s move appears to be a result of Kimmel’s comments coupled with ...

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0:18.7

On X at Rich Zoli, the president, by the way, sitting down with Martha McCallum, saying he's very unhappy with NATO.

0:25.9

NATO members for still buying Russian oil.

0:28.3

I can't believe they still are buying Russian oil.

0:31.5

But he's right to say that, and they should stop it immediately.

0:36.6

Because, as he said, if put in sales go down the war

0:39.3

will come to an end you guys keep you know he buying his product as dr coach has always said

0:45.3

russia is a uh is a gas station with nukes stop buying the product i mean if you need to run

0:51.2

in there and get i don't know sigs and uh gatory, that's fine, but stop buying his oil.

0:56.7

All right.

0:57.6

Obviously, the big story of the day today is Jimmy Kimmel.

1:01.0

And what happened with his show last night?

1:04.0

And there's a lot to digest from that.

1:07.3

As usual, these things in life are not as black and white as they appear.

1:11.5

And I'm going to take your calls on this today.

1:13.6

So I've already told Justin, now I'm telling DeSantis, you have to screen phone calls today. Sorry. Beale at me. It's not me. It's them. I don't answer the phones. I can't. I have no way to answer phones in here. So call the show at 855, 839, 1210.

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