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PBS Announces 15% Job Cuts Following Loss of Federal Funding
PBS is eliminating 15% of its workforce, or 34 jobs, due to the Republican-led elimination of all federal funding for public broadcasting, resulting in a 21% revenue decrease for the network.
PBS Announces 15% Job Cuts Following Loss of Federal Funding
PBS is eliminating 15% of its workforce, or 34 jobs, due to the Republican-led elimination of all federal funding for public broadcasting, resulting in a 21% revenue decrease for the network.
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20% Bias Score
CPB Defunding Jeopardizes $136 Million in Emergency Alert System Grants
Congress's defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) threatens the distribution of $136 million in emergency alert system grants to public media stations, jeopardizing the ability of rural and underserved communities to receive critical alerts during emergencies, as exemplified by K...
CPB Defunding Jeopardizes $136 Million in Emergency Alert System Grants
Congress's defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) threatens the distribution of $136 million in emergency alert system grants to public media stations, jeopardizing the ability of rural and underserved communities to receive critical alerts during emergencies, as exemplified by K...
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36% Bias Score
CPB Closure: $1.1 Billion Funding Cut Ends US Public Broadcasting Support
The US Congress's $1.1 billion funding cut forces the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to close by January 2024, eliminating federal support for over 1,500 public television and radio stations and impacting educational programming and emergency alerts, amid claims of partisan bias and a pus...
CPB Closure: $1.1 Billion Funding Cut Ends US Public Broadcasting Support
The US Congress's $1.1 billion funding cut forces the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to close by January 2024, eliminating federal support for over 1,500 public television and radio stations and impacting educational programming and emergency alerts, amid claims of partisan bias and a pus...
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48% Bias Score
NPR Faces Defunding Amidst Accusations of Bias
Facing potential loss of federal funding due to a $9 billion rescissions bill passed by Senate Republicans, NPR CEO Katherine Maher warned staffers of significant changes, citing accusations of bias as a key reason behind the funding cuts.
NPR Faces Defunding Amidst Accusations of Bias
Facing potential loss of federal funding due to a $9 billion rescissions bill passed by Senate Republicans, NPR CEO Katherine Maher warned staffers of significant changes, citing accusations of bias as a key reason behind the funding cuts.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Blocks $9 Billion in Federal Spending
The US Senate narrowly approved a bill blocking $9 billion in federal spending, primarily impacting USAID ($8 billion) and public media (NPR and PBS, $1.1 billion), despite initial plans to cut the PEPFAR AIDS program. The House must re-vote.
Senate Blocks $9 Billion in Federal Spending
The US Senate narrowly approved a bill blocking $9 billion in federal spending, primarily impacting USAID ($8 billion) and public media (NPR and PBS, $1.1 billion), despite initial plans to cut the PEPFAR AIDS program. The House must re-vote.
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48% Bias Score
French Public Broadcasting Reform Fails Again
French Minister Rachida Dati's recent attempt to reform public broadcasting, creating a holding company for France Télévisions, Radio France, and INA, failed in the National Assembly due to systemic issues like budgetary instability and an aging audience, despite the reform's long-standing desirabil...
French Public Broadcasting Reform Fails Again
French Minister Rachida Dati's recent attempt to reform public broadcasting, creating a holding company for France Télévisions, Radio France, and INA, failed in the National Assembly due to systemic issues like budgetary instability and an aging audience, despite the reform's long-standing desirabil...
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56% Bias Score
Bulgarian National Television Director
Emil Koshlukov, a symbol of Bulgaria's democratic rise, has held the position of director-general of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) for over six years, exceeding his mandated term, due to legal challenges and delays in the selection process.
Bulgarian National Television Director
Emil Koshlukov, a symbol of Bulgaria's democratic rise, has held the position of director-general of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) for over six years, exceeding his mandated term, due to legal challenges and delays in the selection process.
Progress
56% Bias Score
CPB Budget Cuts Force Documentary Filmmakers To Seek New Funding
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's $1.1 billion budget cut forces the documentary film industry to find alternative funding and distribution strategies through streaming platforms and private funding, impacting independent filmmakers and potentially reducing diversity in storytelling.
CPB Budget Cuts Force Documentary Filmmakers To Seek New Funding
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's $1.1 billion budget cut forces the documentary film industry to find alternative funding and distribution strategies through streaming platforms and private funding, impacting independent filmmakers and potentially reducing diversity in storytelling.
Progress
48% Bias Score
CPB to Shut Down After Funding Elimination
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will end operations by September 30, 2025, after the Trump administration and Congress eliminated its funding, impacting 1,500 local public radio and television stations, PBS, NPR, and its 100 employees.
CPB to Shut Down After Funding Elimination
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will end operations by September 30, 2025, after the Trump administration and Congress eliminated its funding, impacting 1,500 local public radio and television stations, PBS, NPR, and its 100 employees.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Senate Approves Rescission Package, Cutting $1.1 Billion in Public Broadcasting Funding
The Senate approved a $9 billion rescission package eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting NPR, PBS, and their member stations; the House will likely approve the Senate changes before a Friday deadline.
Senate Approves Rescission Package, Cutting $1.1 Billion in Public Broadcasting Funding
The Senate approved a $9 billion rescission package eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting NPR, PBS, and their member stations; the House will likely approve the Senate changes before a Friday deadline.
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44% Bias Score
Senate Votes on Bill to Defund Public Media
The Senate is voting on a bill to eliminate nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media, potentially impacting local stations and programming, especially in rural areas, starting this fall.
Senate Votes on Bill to Defund Public Media
The Senate is voting on a bill to eliminate nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media, potentially impacting local stations and programming, especially in rural areas, starting this fall.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Seeks \$9.4 Billion in Budget Cuts, Sparking Political Clash
President Trump aims to cut \$9.4 billion from the approved budget, targeting public media funding, global health programs, refugee aid, and development assistance, sparking partisan debate over government spending and foreign aid priorities.
Trump Seeks \$9.4 Billion in Budget Cuts, Sparking Political Clash
President Trump aims to cut \$9.4 billion from the approved budget, targeting public media funding, global health programs, refugee aid, and development assistance, sparking partisan debate over government spending and foreign aid priorities.
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44% Bias Score
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