The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has sparked a conversation on the relationship among TV networks, local TV affiliates and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Here's how it works: The FCC issues licenses to local broadcasters like KVIA ABC-7.

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr hinted Thursday that ABC’s The View could be the next television show to face scrutiny. Disney’s ABC indefinitely pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on Wednesday after Nexstar Media Group opted to preempt the program across its ABC affiliates in response to his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

NEW YORK (AP) — Two ABC affiliate owners spoke out against late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel ahead of ABC’s decision to suspend the presenter over comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Their comments highlight the influence local TV station owners have on national broadcasters such as Disney-owned ABC.

On HBO’s “Real Time” Friday night, Bill Maher rallied behind Jimmy Kimmel, whose late-night show was suspended this week by ABC, and Maher blasted the Disney-owned network — which more than two decades ago canceled Maher’s “Politically Incorrect” after his comments about the 9/11 attacks.

Instead, the hosts debated a passage of former Vice President Kamala Harris' new book and interviewed actress Lily James.

Sen. Ted Cruz called it "unbelievably dangerous" for FCC Chairman Brendon Carr to pressure ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show off the airwaves.