For today, links to an interview from the Chris Hedges Report via Consortium News, to three reports from the Associated Press and to an interview from NPR; other published material is available by clicking on their names or initials as highlighted above or below. (MEDIA 9-18-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  UKRAINE and GAZA entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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FROM SEPT. 15  Israel, Kirk & the coming repression. Chris Hedges of the Chris Hedges Report talks with Max Blumenthal of the Grayzone about aspects of the relationships of wealthy Zionists and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with conservative U.S. activist Charlie Kirk, the latter’s assassination and its aftermath, news and social media on these subjects, and what it all may portend for freedom. Click HERE for video and a transcript of interview and introduction.

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FROM SEPT. 18  Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comment, by David Bauder | AP  NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel’s television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network’s parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM SEPT. 18  Kimmel’s suspension raises free speech questions in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. Reported by Domenico Montanaro | NPR  After comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended “indefinitely” by ABC, questions about free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder reach a new level. Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM SEPT. 18  Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension shows how the FCC is wielding its power. Reported by Jaclyn Diaz and Ari Shapiro | NPR  Various people talk about the Federal Communication Commission and Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air after comments on the right’s reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM SEPT. 18  What’s the FCC’s role in what stations broadcast? Reported by Marc Rivers, Sarah Handel and Ari Shapiro | NPR  Shapiro talks with former FCC chairperson Tom Wheeler about ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air after comments on the right’s reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Click HERE to listen and read.

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