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Comedy ‘is the first thing to go’: Students, faculty react to Jimmy Kimmel suspension, return

September 24, 2025

When Pritzker Prof. Heidi Kitrosser initially heard that ABC cut “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its airwaves, she said the decision marked a “very dangerous new territory.” “Americans should be...

Dempsey: We need to stop pretending this is normal

September 22, 2025

I recently came across a New York Times headline that read: “Trump Administration Wields Its Full Toolbox to Bring Media to Heel.” I think it perfectly encapsulates how our country’s media has framed...

Basu: With vaccinations, public health is more important than personal liberty

March 4, 2015

On Monday comedian Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on the childhood vaccination debate after he faced backlash on Twitter because of his earlier commentary on the subject. Kimmel stands firmly in favor of parents...

Here we go again: Feb. 6

February 5, 2014

“MTV’s paying me today in ones, so we can all go to the strip club after this.” — Miley Cyrus after her performance on the network’s “Unplugged.” “Just ‘cause you chew it and swallow...

The Rundown: Week of Sept. 29

October 3, 2013

Kanye West throws a Twitter tantrum over Jimmy Kimmel Last week, Kanye West reinforced his position as king of unnecessary Twitter rants with a string of profane tweets directed at Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel...

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