WUFT-TV/FM | WJUF-FM
1200 Weimer Hall | P.O. Box 118405
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-5551

A service of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

© 2026 WUFT / Division of Media Properties
News and Public Media for North Central Florida
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Jimmy Kimmel reflects on his comic roots and how he broke into late night

NPR | By Terry Gross
Published September 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM EDT

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host found himself at the center of a battle over free speech when his show was briefly suspended following his comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Originally broadcast Jan. 23, 2013.

Copyright 2025 NPR
Tags
NPR News
Terry Gross
Terry Gross is the host and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air.

Subscribe to WUFT Weekly

* indicates required