2 Broadcast Monopolies?


Article in Daily Dot by Lindsey Weedston, 9/25/25

Headline: “Who is Sinclair? Behind the TV conglomerate refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel”

Subhead: “They were caught scripting what local news anchors said in 2017. “

Sinclair Broadcast Group catapulted back into the spotlight following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over his Charlie Kirk comments. The U.S. telecommunications conglomerate has steadily bought up a huge share of local news stations and is accused of forcing journalists to cite scripts that promote right-wing talking points.

“Along with Nexstar, Sinclair is now the focus of concerns around broadcast monopolies and the fate of free speech in America. . .”

Read the full article at:

https://www.dailydot.com/news/who-is-sinclair-tv-conglomerate-jimmy-kimmel/