Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides federal funding to public media like NPR and PBS, announced it is shutting down after President Trump signed a law rescinding its funding through 2027. This move has caused shock in the public media system, leading to layoffs at some stations, while others have seen a surge in donations. CPB plans to eliminate most staff positions by September 30, 2025.
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i remember working the phone banks one weekend for our local station.
the loss of so much civic trust and our traditional institutions feels sad and hurtful, especially given the small budgets that are being clawed back (relative to other budgets).
Published
2025
Summary
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides federal funding to public media like NPR and PBS, announced it is shutting down after President Trump signed a law rescinding its funding through 2027. This move has caused shock in the public media system, leading to layoffs at some stations, while others have seen a surge in donations. CPB plans to eliminate most staff positions by September 30, 2025.
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