[axiolite]

Sinclair blocking Kimmel's show was the first thought on my mind when I saw this headline.

If Disney had any sense at all, they would have realized back when Sinclair was first forcing all their affiliates to air right-wing propaganda,* that their association with Sinclair is an existential threat.

Back then, they should have started dropping their affiliation with Sinclar one tower at a time, as they secure alternative broadcast arrangements in each area. Starting to do it now is better late than never, but I bet Disney execs are too clueless and spineless to stand up to Sinclair is any real way at all, in part because it will cost them a few $$$.

* https://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/19/sinclair.kerry/

[_DeadFred_]

If you don't think companies like Sinclair should have so much power, contact the FCC and let them know the Nexstar merger shouldn't go through.

https://www.fcc.gov/transaction/nexstar-tribune

[cmxch]

Unfortunately trying to drop Sinclair stations piecemeal (or otherwise) would break enough markets to attract regulatory attention.

One just does not drop ABC from a market and expect nobody to notice.

[axiolite]

I clearly said: "as they secure alternative broadcast arrangements in each area"

TV broadcast tower agreements are not ossified. Every year some station switches from one to another. Comcast buying NBC led to quite a spate of that in several markets. It can be slightly disruptive on the fringes (like Comcast/NBC*) or it can go unnoticed or even improve reception.

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbVXUaDAcBg