The station in Athens, Ohio, had a deficit of almost $2.6 million in fiscal year 2024.

Data also shows that throughout 2025, all giving channels experienced an increase in new donor acquisition, but none more than digital.

Contreras has led the station since 2019.

The network has expanded its reach and launched new programming during Shapiro’s tenure.

The funds will help stations that have not historically distributed programs nationally.

Yang is leaving PBS News at the end of the month.

Rather than working to maintain the status quo, this could be the moment for NPR to reimagine its mission by broadening its listener base beyond an elite few.

Without preparation, stations can struggle to articulate their value, leaving them vulnerable to disruptive changes.

Correspondence shared with Current reveals conflicting accounts over notice requirements and whether the decision blindsided PBS.

Republicans in Congress, including Arkansas’ entire delegation, voted to put Arkansas PBS’ head on the chopping block. The network's new leaders have now wielded the axe.

CEO Patricia Harrison said CPB is protecting the integrity of the public media system by dissolving “rather than allowing the organization to remain defunded and vulnerable to additional attacks.”

Diane Kaplan, who joined CPB’s board in 2022, resigned from her seat.

Laney is currently station manager for WUSF.

“All four of these programs really get into the hallmarks of what you find on public media and that we are always working to bring to our audience,” said Diane Masciale, VP of WNET Station Group.

Kevin Kalvitis was named CMO of WXXI.