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The debate over whether the removal of Kimmel's show was a form of censorship or a necessary action to uphold truthful broadcasting is ongoing. Critics argue the decision was purely a market-driven response, driven by advertiser pressure and political influence, rather than government overreach.
Indeed, some industry insiders point out that local station owners, particularly in politically conservative regions or suburbs—despite the deep blue urban centers they often operate within—still have power under FCC regulations to reject content they deem harmful or false. Many believe that these station owners are the actual gatekeepers, not regulators or federal authorities.