Ken Burns: Eliminating CPB Funding is Shortsighted, Critics Say
Filmmaker Ken Burns criticized the potential elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, labeling it as shortsighted. The White House has targeted public media entities like PBS and NPR, prompting a request for $1.1 billion to be clawed back. Burns, whose documentaries often air on PBS, expressed concern for the network’s future, emphasizing the vital services it provides, especially in rural areas. He argued that PBS is a crucial American institution that supports democratic ideals.
John Q. Hosedrinker