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WorksheetsNBC NEWS SEPT 18, 2025
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
Which news value best explains why Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension was the lead story?
Proximity
Conflict
Novelty
Timeliness
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
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
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
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
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
Why is the FCC’s role in this case controversial?
The FCC usually regulates broadcast frequencies, not political commentary
The FCC has no power over cable television
The FCC typically does not investigate comedians
The FCC does not allow political figures to own media companies
How did Sinclair Broadcasting say Kimmel could return to the air?
By boosting ratings
By apologizing directly to Charlie Kirk’s family and donating to Turning Point USA
By promising to avoid political jokes
By moving his show to another network
What concern did FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez raise about the suspension?
It showed a misuse of government power to suppress free speech
It would damage the reputation of Disney
It could reduce advertising revenue for ABC
It would create unfair competition for other comedians
In Pennsylvania, what weapon did the suspect use in the ambush that killed three police officers?
Handgun
Shotgun
AR-15 style rifle
Crossbow
What ethical issue is raised in the Pennsylvania ambush coverage?
How much detail to reveal about the suspect’s personal life
Whether to broadcast violent images of the crime scene
How police officers should be honored in the media
Whether journalists should identify victims’ families
Why might NBC have chosen to include details about the suspect’s camouflage and rifle in the Pennsylvania ambush report?
To sensationalize the story for ratings
To explain how the officers were caught off guard
To give gun control advocates more evidence
To highlight rural culture in Pennsylvania
What tragic discovery was made in the Tesla linked to singer David?
Stolen music equipment
A missing teenager’s decomposed remains
A stash of illegal drugs
An arsenal of firearms
What journalistic challenge is presented in the story about singer David and the teen found in his car?
Balancing the public’s right to know with avoiding speculation
Choosing whether to show the singer’s music videos
Reporting on Hollywood celebrities fairly
Deciding if the police should be criticized
What international disagreement did President Trump have during his UK visit?
How to handle Russia’s oil exports
Whether to support Ukraine financially
The UK’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state
The use of NATO military bases
What is “upcoding” in healthcare billing?
Charging patients less than the actual cost of care
Listing a medical service at a higher-paying rate than what was actually provided
Using codes for insurance that belong to another patient
A new digital system for hospital payments
Why is the healthcare billing story an example of watchdog journalism?
It exposes wrongdoing that affects the public interest
It reports on a community event with positive outcomes
It focuses on a medical celebrity
It explains technical medical procedures
Why is Ticketmaster facing a lawsuit, according to the broadcast?
For canceling concerts without refunds
For unfairly blocking smaller ticket companies
For ignoring bots reselling tickets at inflated prices
For hiding fees from government regulators
The lawsuit against Ticketmaster appeals to which key news value?
Prominence
Impact
Proximity
Human interest
What unusual items can people borrow from the “Library of Things” in Maine?
Kayaks, drones, and fishing boats
Sewing machines, golf clubs, and a ukulele
Smartphones, laptops, and TVs
Textbooks, calculators, and projectors
Why would NBC end the broadcast with a “good news” story about the Library of Things?
To balance heavy stories with a lighter, hopeful piece
To highlight Maine politics
To distract from the controversies reported earlier
To promote libraries nationwide
