America's battle over free speech
• Sep 26, 2025, 1:10 PM
1 min de lecture
This week FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at growing pressure in the United States on broadcasters and journalists. Disney briefly suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel amid threats from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On Tuesday the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show returned with record ratings. What does all this mean for the future of the media and the press? Our guest is Conor Fitzpatrick from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
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America's battle over free speech
• 1:10 PM
1 min
This week FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at growing pressure in the United States on broadcasters and journalists. Disney briefly suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel amid threats from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC
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• 2:20 AM
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