Tag: PBS
Lobbying disclosures show historic spending by pubmedia groups
Public media’s spending waned at the end of 2024 but quickly reached a new record after Trump took office.PBS cuts budget by 21%, reduces station dues
The decision follows last month’s vote in Congress to rescind federal funding to public media in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.PBS holds station dues flat in fiscal year 2026 budget
With a CPB rescission vote expected in Congress within days, PBS board approved a budget that sets station dues at $227 million.Study shows Americans trust PBS precisely because it’s publicly funded
A study recently published in the Journal of Communication finds that "Americans from across the political spectrum do not subscribe to the ...PBS, Lakeland PBS sue over Trump’s executive order
The lawsuit argues that the executive order goes against the Public Broadcasting Act and the First Amendment.NPR, Colorado stations sue over executive order targeting network funding
The lawsuit argues President Trump’s executive order violates the Public Broadcasting Act and the First Amendment.CPB tells stations to stop Ready To Learn work following termination by Department of Education
The termination of the grant affects PBS and 44 stations, according to CPB.In executive order, Trump demands CPB stop funding PBS, NPR
In response, CPB asserted that it is not subject to the president’s authority.‘Acoustic Rooster’ brings the ‘wide world of jazz’ to PBS Kids
Inspired by Kwame Alexander’s children’s book, the show is built around music videos of “real jazz” that make children want to move ...Rep. Greene calls for defunding CPB at end of hearing with pubmedia leaders
NPR CEO Katherine Maher testified along with PBS CEO Paula Kerger, Alaska Public Media CEO Ed Ulman and Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow ...Social videos introduce TikTokers and Insta fans to PBS film library
“I’m always looking for ways to reengage people between 20 and 40 by reminding them what PBS does,” says Marissa Pina, co-creator.NPR, PBS CEOs to testify before congressional subcommittee March 26
The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency announced Wednesday details of the “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the heads of NPR and PBS Accountable” ...PBS floats 2026 dues proposal as CEO prepares case for House DOGE hearing
President Paula Kerger says her congressional testimony will “at least try to make our case directly to Congress” for continuing CPB’s ...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.PBS closes DEI office, citing a Trump executive order
PBS had created its diversity, equity and inclusion team in 2021 after receiving criticism from independent filmmakers.
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