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The discussion then shifts to how television stations and networks are reacting to Kimmel’s comments and the controversy. Sinclair and Nextar, two major station group owners with extensive reach into American households (roughly 22% via over 60 ABC affiliates), have taken active stances by refusing to air Kimmel’s show. Sinclair explicitly stated they would not broadcast Kimmel, with Nextar following suit. This represents an unprecedented instance of station owners exerting economic and editorial independence to influence content.