When Jokes Become “Crimes”: Kimmel, Colbert, South Park, and the New War on Speech

They’re Coming for the Jokes First — And Then for You

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Sep 18, 2025
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By Dr. John Petrone

The Silencing of Kimmel

ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel was not just about a controversial joke. Within hours of his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump-installed…

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