NBC NEWS SEPT 18, 2025

NBC NEWS SEPT 18, 2025

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NBC NEWS SEPT 18, 2025

NBC NEWS SEPT 18, 2025

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Jimmy Kimmel suspended from his late night show?

Low ratings over the past year

Comments he made about Charlie Kirk and President Trump

A personal dispute with Disney executives

An ongoing writers’ strike

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which news value best explains why Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension was the lead story?

Proximity

Conflict

Novelty

Timeliness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s response to Kimmel’s comments?

He defended Kimmel’s free speech

He said the FCC had no authority in the matter

He suggested consequences for the network

He apologized to Kimmel publicly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the FCC’s threat of pulling broadcast licenses affect journalism in the U.S.?

Encourage more investigative reporting

Lead networks to avoid critical coverage of political leaders

Reduce competition between networks

Increase public trust in the media

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did former President Obama raise about Kimmel’s suspension?

It violated labor union agreements

It represented a dangerous use of government power against free speech

It was unfair to viewers of ABC

It set a precedent for canceling all comedy shows

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why would NBC include President Obama's criticism of the suspension in the story?

To show a historical perspective on cancel culture

To balance perspectives from both political parties

To appeal to a younger audience

To shift focus away from President Trump

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did NBC highlight protests outside Disney headquarters in its coverage?

To show public reaction to the suspension

To promote other Disney programs

To reveal poor security at Disney

To connect the story to Hollywood celebrities

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