$100,000 Fee on H-1Bs, America’s ‘Gold Card,’ TikTok’s Next Owners 9/22/25

In the aftermath of Disney-owned ABC’s choice to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air “indefinitely,” New York Times columnist James Stewart discusses the FCC’s pressure on the company and whether it played a role in Disney CEO Bob Iger’s decision. Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) also discusses the wide-ranging reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death, including the relationship between rhetoric and violence in America. Senator Coons also discusses the looming government funding deadline, rising support for a Palestinian state, and mitigating America’s housing affordability crisis. As President Trump and Chinese President Xi negotiate the future of TikTok U.S., details of investors and ownership are emerging. Plus, President Trump announced plans to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, which are critical to America’s tech and innovation ecosystem. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on a separate program to offer luxury U.S. visas. Robert Frank - 17:05 Senator Chris Coons - 21:12 Jim Stewart - 38:11 In this episode: Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons Jim Stewart, @JamesStewartNYT Robert Frank, @robtfrank__ Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie