Two major television broadcast companies, Nexstar and Sinclair, have publicly voiced their disapproval towards Jimmy Kimmel, who serves as the host of ABC's late-night talk show.
In the world of television broadcasting, a heated controversy has arisen between Hollywood-driven programming and conservative-leaning communities, as evidenced by the recent friction between Jimmy Kimmel and several major TV station owners. At the heart of the dispute is Sinclair Broadcast Group, a company that operates 38 local ABC affiliates and owns, operates, or provides services to 178 TV stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks. Known for its conservative viewpoint in its broadcasts, Sinclair has called on Kimmel to apologize to Charlie Kirk's family and make a 'meaningful personal donation' to Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization. Sinclair's influence in the industry is not isolated. Nexstar Media Group, which operates 28 ABC affiliates, has announced it will pull Kimmel's show starting Wednesday. Nexstar, which owns or partners with over 200 stations in 116 U.S. markets, has also been criticized for its influence over the content of its affiliate stations. According to Danilo Yanich, a professor of public policy at the University of Delaware, Nexstar is the 'biggest duplicator' of news content today. Yanich's research found that Nexstar's stations frequently duplicate broadcasts more than other affiliate owners, contributing significantly to content duplication within local markets in the U.S. The friction between Hollywood and conservative-leaning communities is not surprising, according to Jasmine Bloemhof, a media strategist. Consolidation has given companies like Sinclair and Nexstar 'enormous influence,' she said, revealing the tension between Hollywood-driven programming and the values of these communities. The FCC's chair, Brendan Carr, has expressed openness to changing the rule that limits the number of stations a single company can own, potentially further increasing the influence of these companies. However, this intervention in canceling particular programs, such as Kimmel's show, is concerning to those who advocate for television to be a forum for free discussion and debate, according to Lauren Herold, an editor of the forthcoming book 'Local TV.' Nexstar's president, Andrew Alford, called Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's death 'offensive and insensitive.' Meanwhile, Sinclair Broadcast Group owns the Tennis Channel and operates broadcast networks the CW and NewsNation, the political website The Hill, and nearly a third of the Food Network. As the lines between Hollywood and conservative-leaning communities continue to blur, it remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold and what impact it will have on the future of television broadcasting.
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