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Sep 21
23m 13s

One Thing: Disney Caves to Trump’s FCC. ...

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Disney’s decision to yank ABC host Jimmy Kimmel off the air following FCC pressure has outraged fans, performers and Democratic politicians. Will other prominent anti-Trump voices be next? We hear from someone who used to be in charge of the FCC who says the regulator is going overboard. Guest: Tom Wheeler, former FCC Chairman  ---  Host: David Rind  Pro ... Show More
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