System/Policy
Maryland congressman aims to defund NPR, ITVS
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“We could put an end to funding permanently through statute,” says Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.). “And it’s probably time to do that.”
Quick Takes
Survey finds strong opposition to cuts in arts, pubmedia funding
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The research also found that 37 percent “strongly disagree” with President Trump’s desire to stop funding entities including CPB.
Quick Takes
One executive to leave CPB while two get new duties
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“We need strong leadership to ensure we are as effective as possible,” CPB President Pat Harrison said.
System/Policy
Survey of station equipment finds public TV lacks capital for upgrades
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Costs of equipment replacement are projected to reach $256 million by 2019, as aging transmitters reach their end of life.
System/Policy
CPB Board hears forecast of financial strain in auction repack phase
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The FCC will initially cover 90 percent of station expenses, but some stations may have to carry forward a portion of costs.
System/Policy
CPB board members excoriate colleague for publicly backing defunding
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Board members called Howard Husock an “embarrassment.”
System/Policy
Watch CPB’s CEO testify before Congress
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Pat Harrison visited the Hill to explain why public media deserves federal support.
System/Policy
How key committee members in Congress have voted on pubmedia funding
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Past votes may indicate how legislators weighing in on CPB’s appropriation will address the White House’s proposed end to federal funding.
System/Policy
5 things you need to know about threats to CPB funding
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The likelihood of total defunding seems slim — but public media would surely see some changes if support really were cut.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #91: What would actually happen if they defunded CPB
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And a sitting CPB board member discusses why the corporation should be defunded.
System/Policy
CPB says Trump budget will aim to rescind FY2018 appropriation
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Future appropriations are also at risk.
System/Policy
Trump budget seeks to zero out CPB funding by 2018
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“The policy is, we’re ending federal involvement with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,” said Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney.
System/Policy
CPB study aims to map stations’ equipment needs, shape strategies for upgrades
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CPB and Eagle Hill Consulting are asking all local stations — radio, TV and joint licensees — to complete the assessment by March 31.
System/Policy
White House cancels Obama nominations for CPB Board, FCC
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The White House has not contacted CPB about any new nominations.
Awards
NPR’s Andrea de Leon to receive PRNDI’s Leo C. Lee Award, and other awards in public media
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Also, New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb will receive a Writers Guild award for his contributions to a “Frontline” documentary.
Programs/Content
‘Big Footprint’ journalism coming from CPB-backed collaboration
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Three joint licensees will share $500,000.
System/Policy
When GOP last held control, funding for public broadcasting remained steady
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But the first possible hurdle for CPB funding in the new administration could come fairly soon.
Quick Takes
Pubcasters ask FCC for more time to handle post-auction repacking
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Stations will face a 39-month deadline to complete the technically complex work, which could pose challenges for government licensees that must go through lengthy procurement processes.
Quick Takes
Should newspapers have a CPB equivalent?
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A journalist argues that newspapers should seek to emulate the funding model already supporting public media.
People
CPB Board selects new leadership, NPR’s Brand lands in London, and other comings and goings in public media
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Also, American Experience has named its first historian in residence.