The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the entity distributing federal funding to PBS and NPR, voted to dissolve on Monday. This decision followed congressional defunding efforts spurred by President Trump’s administration, who had accused public broadcasting of liberal bias. CPB’s final act aims to protect public media’s integrity and democratic values, according to President and CEO, Patricia Harrison. Despite the defunding, the board of directors remains confident that public media will survive.
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The Center for American Rights (CAR) has requested that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) re-evaluate the licenses of NPR and PBS stations. Following the decision to end federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the CAR suggests that the FCC should investigate whether these stations are fulfilling their public interest obligations. The group argues that if NPR and PBS cannot demonstrate a sustainable business model, their broadcast spectrum should be reassigned to other potential licensees. This move comes amid criticism from Democrats, who have condemned the Republican-led votes to eliminate CPB funding.
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German journalists union criticises decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off air, and that’s where this story really begins, doesn’t it? It’s a situation that’s clearly caught the attention of a lot of people, and for good reason. The core of the issue is pretty straightforward: a prominent voice, a late-night comedian known for his political commentary, is suddenly removed from the air. And naturally, that sparks concerns about freedom of speech and the potential for censorship. When you have a union of journalists speaking out, that carries weight. They understand the importance of a free press and the dangers of suppressing voices, so their criticism carries significant weight.… Continue reading
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