Some individual stations will decide at the last minute whether to air the show or not.

I can say for sure that WTAE in Pittsburgh will air Jimmy Kimmel tonight. However WTAE is owned by Hearst, not Sinclair. I would imagine that local station managers will show Kimmel if they receive enough requests from viewers. Phone calls and emails do work!

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A big reason why rural voters are so vehemently right wing is because of Sinclair. Their radio and TV stations have existed in what is essentially a media desert for the last 40 years. All the people hear there is right wing propaganda. Refer to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 which allowed the consolidation of media sources.

broadcasted stuff produced with the Swiftboat liars in 2004

The FCC should split up Sinclair, and Murdoch’s holding. These entities are far too concentrated, which stifles the expression of differing opinions.

conservatives have done it and are destroying free media

I wonder the same

I wonder the same

... which includes at least 3 large cities with multi-million populations each.

But we are a victim of Sinclair. I will be calling everyone of their local advertisers and telling them I won't do business with then until they stop doing business with Sinclair. Mutha fuckers

Sinclair and Clear Channel gobbled up every local TV and radio station they could, starting in the mid to late 90s. Clear Channel spun-off their media holdings to "iHeartMedia" which is still in operation. They're both right-wing propaganda fronts and are a huge reason so many people are misinformed to this very day. Ever wonder where your local fascists hang out and comment on the news of the day? Just look at any of their 'comments' sections at the end of any internet media source they own. It's nothing but red-meat fascism, wall to wall.

Nor does it include all of Sinclair's stations (for example, they own several stations in Montana, but they are not shown on the map. The link shown in that post shows a map of the locations of all their stations.

The media matters map is just the locations of those affiliates who air Sinclair's propaganda news program in the mornings.

The map that Sinclair has is at the link included in the post FOR their website (that I didn't want to go through the trouble of doing a screenshot of since it doesn't directly copy) is there for people to look at.

Reading is Fundamental.

That is all.

1) It's popular ... if delivered in an entertaining way and goes into things that dull boring late night Sinclair news broadcasts don't dare.

2) Do viewers really want hate-tinged Sinclair news late night before dropping off to sleep? Some (few?) will.

3) "Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return." They haven't closed the door but they are dragging their feet, maybe for concessions or a price of some kind.

4) They have the finger in the wind or up someone's orifice and they are sensing, measuring, assessing conditions including public reactions, investor reactions, legal advice, ratings, advertiser mutterings and the body temperature of orange people.

I never did see what they ran in it's place but I laughed my ass off that they knew it would be a ratings BUST. MONEY is everything to those FUCKS,even if they had to throw Kirk under the bus.

I can only get Sinclair. I have often watched you tube Kimmel posts here the next day.

to their show.

I'll post the monologue and other pertinent video clips from the show during the night.

As well as some other segments/interviews. I get enough from the monologue!

A network that shuns viewers, advertisers and talent for wackadoodle rightwing ideology won’t be around very long.

At least I'll be able to let off a little steam by writing my local station.

at that time.

FINALLY getting some of the radio waves in liberal control.

Where are all our rich people?

I am not familiar with broadcasting companies but isn't this just continuing the BS? If they do not show Kimmel, which stations can Americans boycott? Is Sinclair a station or a conglomerate of media?

you won’t be using their services as long as they advertise on. Sinclair network.

What I saw on Reddit— someone wrote the names of the local companies advertising on Sinclair to write/call them they are boycotting their business until
they stop advertising on a Sinclair station.

A couple of things that can be done...

1. Call the station, advise them you're disappointed at their decision to preempt Kimmel.

2. If you get your station via cable, satellite or a streaming service call them to advise of your disappointment and ask them to carry an ABC affiliate from a nearby market, if it's not also Sinclair or Nexstar owned. Or ask if they have an out of market package.

3. If you have an antenna, especially an outdoor one, see if you receive channels from other main cities. Where we are in eastern Greensboro we're able to receive channels from Raleigh and Roanoke. Our local ABC affiliate is a Sinclair station. The station in Raleigh is owned by ABC.

This is not about Kimmel. This is about what Carr and Trump will do to their licenses they allow the broadcast of Kimmel.

ABC doesn't have a broadcast license. Sinclair is the major radio & television license holder.

8 of them ... Including the big ones WABC and KABC.

I hope youtube will show it

Sinclair, Inc., doing business as Sinclair Broadcast Group, is a publicly traded American telecommunications conglomerate that is controlled by the descendants of company founder Julian Sinclair Smith.
Source:
Wikipedia

Where can I go to see Kimmel Tuesday nite?

Disney my ass.

Sinclair can have fun being the next incarnation of AM radio. The rest of the world is moving on.

or go to You Tube. You can bypass them

with a rerun of their nightly news on our local ABC affiliate. Screw 'em.

Thanks for this.

At least it sounds like it is only one of their more-than-20 ABC affiliates.

Oklahoma probably pressed for the boycott.

It's money (Disney+/Hulu cancelations) that made ABC/Disney put Kimmel back on air.

It's money (Disney+/Hulu cancelations) that made ABC/Disney put Kimmel back on air.

Sample letter protesting Sinclair's censorship with advertiser warning
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your City, State, Zip]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
Sinclair Broadcast Group
10706 Beaver Dam Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Subject: Protest of Sinclair's censorship of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and intent to contact advertisers
To the Management of Sinclair Broadcast Group,
I am writing to express my profound disappointment and outrage regarding Sinclair's decision to censor Jimmy Kimmel Live! This action represents a blatant disregard for journalistic integrity and free speech, and it sets a dangerous precedent for corporate control over content that does not align with your political agenda.
I find it unacceptable that a media company would use its corporate power to silence a comedian for expressing his opinion. This is not simply a content dispute; it is an act of censorship aimed at punishing a program for speech with which you disagree. As a viewer, this destroys my trust in your network as an independent and reliable source of news and entertainment.
I will be actively boycotting all Sinclair-owned stations and their programming. Furthermore, I intend to take my protest a step further. I will be compiling a list of your most prominent local and national advertisers from the Sinclair-owned stations in my area, [City, State]. I will inform these advertisers that I, along with many other concerned consumers, will be boycotting their products and services until they cease supporting your network's actions. I will also be encouraging others online and in my community to join this boycott.
Advertisers are essential to your revenue stream, and I believe they should be aware that their dollars are funding an organization that engages in corporate censorship. I urge you to reverse your decision and reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! immediately. Be aware that your continued actions will be met with organized consumer pushback that will directly impact your financial bottom line.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name Printed]
Tips for carrying out your protest
• Keep a list: Maintain a list of advertisers and their contact information.
• Use social media: Engage with your protest on social media and tag the advertisers and Sinclair in your posts to increase visibility and pressure.
• Stay professional: When contacting advertisers, be polite and firm. Explain your rationale and state your intent to boycott their products unless they reconsider their advertising with Sinclair.
• Track your progress: Keep an eye on any advertiser responses or changes in their ad placements.

Google "Sinclair group" and your city.
This should provide you other contact information (local phone numbers, e-mails, etc.) I'm now looking for a way to determine advertisers and THEIR contact information and sample letter.

Fuck them, then!
To the eclipse moon!🌙

That is really arrogant and stupid

UPDATE: Sinclair is NOT going to broadcast Jimmy Kimmel, even though ABC is resuming production.

Sinclair has demanded that Kimmel personally donate to Turning Point USA, a right-wing political organization.

David Smith, executive chairman of Sinclair, donated 250K to Turning Point USA last year.

— Judd Legum (@juddlegum.bsky.social) 2025-09-23T00:19:15.180Z

Link to tweet

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So the show will be seen on less than half of television stations in the country. What a shame.

Not that these complaints will stop it, but will throw a significant monkey wrench into the process. Stemming free speach seems like a valid complaint against the public good.

https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/public-and-broadcasting#PARTICIPATION
Public Participation in the Licensing Process

Sorry to throw cold water on your good suggestion. If anything with Trump appointees controlling the FCC it will probably be a force for trouble.

If Sinclair I going to block Kimmel, then why does ABC/Disney play hardball and sever their affiliation. 'You do not air our shows...go find someone else to affiliate with'. If that cannot be contractually done, then inform Sinclair that when the contract period ends they will be cut loose.

I hate Sinclair anyway. I hate Nasty people.