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One of the crucial aspects often overlooked in discussions about free speech is the role of local stations and sponsors. Several ABC affiliates, particularly from Sinclair Broadcasting— a major player across numerous local markets— announced that they would not air Kimmel’s show when it returned. Sinclair, which owns over 30 ABC affiliates, stated that they would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to switch to news programming, citing ongoing evaluation of the show's appropriateness.