Tag: PBS
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.Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on PBS and NPR CEOs to testify
The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is concerned about “blatantly ideological and partisan coverage,” Greene wrote in letters to PBS’ ...PBS board approves new dues model for stations, adds to CEO fund
At a board meeting Thursday, CEO Paula Kerger also addressed how to handle possible threats to pubmedia funding.Susanne Simpson leans into EP role at ‘Masterpiece’
“What I hope I'm doing in offering my creative contributions is taking us to a new place in terms of actual original ...Autistic characters lead PBS Kids show for first time in ‘Carl the Collector’
PBS Kids worked with autism experts to create the show, which aims to present many aspects of the condition.Proposed PBS dues model offers predictability, increases national production credit
The PBS board could vote on the model as early as next month.With Grove adoption nearly complete, stations look to enhancements, single sign-on
With more than 200 public radio stations and NPR itself now using the Grove content management system for their websites, public media’s ...PBS lays off 24 staffers, cuts vacant positions
“It’s never easy to say goodbye to colleagues and friends, but we feel confident that this will position us well for the ...
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