US EditionPublic broadcasting boosts American democracy
- On May 13, concerns arose over federal actions threatening NPR and PBS funding amid a multipronged attack on public broadcasting in the U.S.
- This conflict stems from President Trump's demands to fire CPB board members and to halt subsidies to NPR and PBS, claiming government funding is wasteful.
- Public broadcasting stations provide trusted, high-quality journalism and essential services such as emergency alerts, relying significantly on federal funds that support local outlets.
- Roughly 190 local officials flew to Washington, D.C., advocating to preserve funding that comprises about half of some stations’ budgets, while states reconsider their own support.
- The dispute indicates potential funding cuts could disrupt programming and public safety services, prompting legal challenges and calls to defend public media independence.
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Letter: No comparison between public and social media | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Before anyone supports cutting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s budget, consider what NPR and PBS have given us: reliable and ethical coverage of Watergate, the Iran hostage crisis, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the 2008 financial crisis, the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack and the 2023 Maui wildfires. Two NPR journalists even gave their lives covering the War on Terror. This is principle- centered journalism.
Morning Joe Alleges Defunding Public Broadcasting Is An Assault on Free Speech
The cast of MSNBC’s Morning Joe welcomed The Age of Grievance author Frank Bruni to their Thursday show to discuss his book that argues that the far-left and the far-right share several common traits, including their desire to portray themselves as the main victims in society. Another common trait Bruni has assigned to both sides is an opposition to free speech, although one of his examples of conservative censorship was quite underwhelming, as …
Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts
Public broadcasting officials from across the country plan to descend on Capitol Hill today in hopes of convincing lawmakers to preserve their federal funding despite pressure from President Trump and his allies.Money from the federal government accounts for fully half the annual budgets of some local public television and radio stations.Federal funding for public media is facing threats. Here’s why that matters.The lobbying effort follows a mul…
Cutting public broadcasting hurts Missouri communities - The Examiner
Katerina Canyon Missouri Independent When most Americans think of public broadcasting, they think of Sesame Street or All Things Considered — educational programs, in-depth journalism,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Cutting public broadcasting hurts Missouri communities appeared first on The Examiner.
This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations
A small public radio station in rural Western North Carolina faces low morale as the Trump administration seeks to strip federal funding, but management is adamant residents who rely on the local outlet don’t have to worry about it shuttering as a result. President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS." Bl…
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