The Trump administration has formally requested Congress to cut all federal funding for PBS and NPR by 2026-2027, claiming taxpayer support subsidizes 'biased' media. This drastic measure has sparked lawsuits and fierce public debate.
The 85th Peabody Awards highlighted urgent calls for democracy, justice reform, and diversity, with Lorne Michaels reflecting on SNL's legacy and the power of storytelling in media.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting responds to President Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, asserting that Congress controls their funding, not the president. This move has sparked a political outcry.
In a controversial move, the CPB has ordered a halt to federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing alleged bias. This decision could reshape public media as we know it. Will these broadcasters survive the funding cuts?
In a high-stakes congressional hearing, NPR and PBS executives face aggressive questioning about media bias and funding cuts led by Elon Musk and Congress. Will public media withstand the pressure?
Today’s DOGE subcommittee hearing sees House Republicans attacking PBS and NPR, threatening their funding while public media leaders defend their existence and local impact.