System/Policy
Sesame Workshop announces layoffs, citing federal funding and distribution limbo
A spokesperson said the “changing media and funding landscape” also prompted the decision.Union representing Cascade PBS journalists delivers strike pledge
The unit said it is committed to striking if Cascade PBS continues to “fail to work toward a fair contract.”How stations can strengthen public service amid political threats
Public radio’s financial success hinges on loyalty. To maintain it, stations must reinforce their brand values and community service to local audiences ...New York Public Radio cuts 21 positions
The layoffs are the fourth round of cuts at the station in as many years.What AIR learned from researching freelance rates in 2025
Many independent creators are earning far less than their intended rate due to problems like “project bleed.”CPB asks stations to pause Next Generation Warning System projects, citing holdup of FEMA funds
“We recognize the difficulty of the stations’ situations, and we are exploring all avenues to move forward expeditiously,” a CPB spokesperson said.Public Media Co., partners to examine community benefits of music stations
A national survey of music station leaders begins Thursday and continues through March 7.LGBTQ history videos find new home after PBS pulls content due to Trump executive orders
New York City's Education Department has posted the videos on its own website.Proposal to eliminate Arkansas State Library and PBS governing boards passes Senate
Democratic Sens. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock and Clarke Tucker of Little Rock expressed concerns that Arkansas PBS would lose both ...North Dakota House votes to defund Prairie Public, sends bill to Senate
The bill prevents state officials from providing state or federal funding to Prairie Public.Stations alter DEI statements in wake of Trump order, state laws
The changes come on the heels of PBS closing its DEI office and dismissing two staffers.Analysis finds most station boards fall short in reflecting community diversity
We reviewed FCC data for 205 licensees to see how their boards compared to local demographics.Senators send letter to FCC chair over ‘weaponization’ of commission
The letter cited FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s own letter asking the commission’s Enforcement Bureau to open an investigation into NPR and PBS ...Arkansas committee advances bill to abolish state library and PBS oversight boards
Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger spoke against the bill, saying the agency would stand to lose funding via grants and donations if ...New England Public Media lays off seven staff
The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.















