ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely. How do First Amendment rights play in?
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show and provoked some ominous comments from a top federal regulator. The veteran late-night comic made several remarks about the reaction to the conservative activist’s assassination last week on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday and Tuesday nights, including that “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.” Some have called the suspension an attack on free speech and the First Amendment, but are there any actual First Amendment issues here? If so, what are they? Joining us this morning for the conversation is Eugene Volokh, Thomas M. Siebel Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, and Professor of Law Emeritus at UCLA School of Law.
With files from the Associated Press.
A legislative roundup: Checking on all the bills that are moving across the Governor's desk
It’s that time of the year again folks, when hundreds of bills move across Governor Newsom’s desk to meet their fate. Some will receive his signature and become the law of the land, others will be vetoed and never see the light of day again, and some are bound to be kicked down the legislative road to next year. One of the bills in waiting would extend a key climate program to 2045. Another would create a Western energy market for states to buy and sell excess energy generation. Perhaps the most controversial is a housing bill that would allow for more housing near transit stations; subways, light rail, major trains and the like. Of course, there’s also AI regulation bills in the mix. Joining us for a round-up of all the laws-to-be is Ben Christopher, housing reporter for CalMatters, Alejandro Lazo, climate reporter for CalMatters, and Khari Johnson, technology reporter for CalMatters.
A new book recounts how James Baldwin’s love life influenced his work
James Baldwin’s prolific professional life has been widely recounted. He spent many nights writing profusely, chain-smoking. He felt drawn to writing in a way many of us could only hope to be. But a new book argues that Baldwin’s love life played a key role in the author’s many, many works. Today on AirTalk, author Nicholas Boggs joins the program to discuss his new book, Baldwin: A Love Story and share the insights he gained on the late author’s life in writing it.
Boggs will discuss his new book tonight at the Mark Taper Auditorium-Central Library tonight at 7pm, tickets can be found here.
Considering pet supplements? What you need to know about the pet wellness industry
If you’re a pet owner, you may have noticed a recent flood of advertisements marketing the health benefits of fish oil, alkaline water, colloidal silver, and other supplements for your four-legged friends. While some might call it the “Goopification” of pet care, many claim these supplements help their pets with ongoing health concerns, like joint and kidney issues. But what do we know about the actual health benefits of these supplements? And are there any risks pet owners should be aware of? Joining us to discuss is culture writer and co-host of the ICYMI podcast for Slate, Kate Lindsay. Also with us is Dr. John Tegzes, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and professor of Health Sciences at Western University. We also want to hear from you! Do you have a question about pet supplements and wellness products? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
TV Talk: ‘The Morning Show,’ ‘Black Rabbit,’ and many more…
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly.
TV SHOWS:
- The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
- The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)
- Black Rabbit (Netflix)
- Hotel Costiera (Amazon Prime Video)
- Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian (HBO)
- The Girlfriend (Amazon Prime Video)
