Jimmy Kimmel announced on Wednesday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live that he would be conducting an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico under 'unusual circumstances.' Rather than broadcast the conversation on television, Kimmel said the interview would be posted directly to YouTube.

Kimmel explained the decision was driven by concern about potential FCC retaliation. He indicated that the Trump administration's FCC has made threats against him and his show, prompting the move to an online platform outside traditional broadcast television oversight.