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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Hawkinson

How Jon Stewart reacted to ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show

  • Jon Stewart hosted a rare mid-week episode of The Daily Show, following ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show.
  • Stewart's satirical monologue addressed free speech, jokingly praising Donald Trump and highlighting false statements from Fox News.
  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr suggested ABC's license could be at risk over Kimmel's remarks, drawing criticism from Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert.
  • Stewart interviewed Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa, who discussed disinformation and the rapid spread of lies on social media platforms.
  • Ressa described the current global information environment as an 'information armageddon', emphasising it as a battle for truth.

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