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Son's Surgery Sparked Public Advocacy
- Jimmy Kimmel recounts his son Billy's birth and surgeries and how that experience propelled him into the healthcare debate.
- He used his platform to highlight children's hospitals and advocate for accessible care for all families.
Platform Transcends Party Lines
- The year taught Jimmy that his platform carries more influence than he expected and can cross party lines.
- He says speaking honestly reminded people that everyone cares about children's wellbeing regardless of politics.
Vegas Monologue And Ongoing Frustration
- Kimmel describes writing and delivering an emotional monologue about the Las Vegas massacre the morning after it happened.
- He expressed frustration that significant policy change on gun violence still hadn't occurred months later.