In an interview on the Neal Larson Show, U.S. Senator Jim Risch discussed several pressing national and international issues. He addressed the looming government shutdown, noting that if an agreement isn’t reached by October 1, about 15% of the government would be affected. The senator also provided an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that while talks are essentially a “ruse,” both sides will need to make difficult concessions for peace. He commented on President Trump’s warm reception during his state visit to the U.K., highlighting the strong and long-standing alliance between the two nations. The conversation then turned to the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, which Senator Risch described as a deep wound to the country, prompting a significant review of security for public figures.
Following the interview, Neal and Julie delved into the political fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination, particularly the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after he was accused of spreading lies about the killer’s motives. They explored the distinction between “cancel culture,” which they defined as proactively digging into someone’s past to cause harm, and “consequence culture,” which involves immediate repercussions for recent, inappropriate actions. The discussion raised concerns about a sitting FCC commissioner publicly suggesting that ABC, Kimmel’s network, should be “held accountable,” which was followed by the show’s removal by affiliates. While acknowledging that a private company has the right to make its own programming decisions, the hosts debated whether the perceived pressure from a federal regulator constituted government overreach and a threat to free speech, creating a dangerous precedent.
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