Jimmy Kimmel barred from airing interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico after FCC pressure

Jimmy Kimmel’s late‑night program has been prevented from broadcasting an interview with Texas state representative James Talarico, a Democrat from the Austin area. The interview, which was scheduled to air on the show, was pulled after the network received a warning from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

According to statements from the production team, the FCC raised concerns that the segment could violate broadcast regulations. The network’s legal department advised that proceeding with the interview might expose the station to enforcement action, prompting the decision to remove the piece from the program’s lineup.

James Talarico, who has been active in state politics and known for his work on education and voting‑rights issues, was set to discuss recent legislative developments in Texas. The cancellation means that viewers will not see his comments on the show as originally planned.

The network has not provided further details about the specific regulatory issues cited by the FCC. It also declined to comment on whether any appeals or revisions to the interview content will be pursued in the future.