Trump and Congress can stop the misuse of taxpayer money by PBS and NPR
Taxpayer funds currently support media entities like PBS and NPR, which some argue act as platforms for left-leaning narratives. A proposal from President Trump has set forth a plan to withdraw $1.1 billion allocated to these organizations, marking a potential shift in how public broadcasting operates. For nearly four decades, the organization I lead has […]
Republican lawmakers aim to reduce PBS funding due to Sesame Street’s post for Pride Month
Republican lawmakers are pushing for PBS to return funds after the children’s show, Sesame Street, celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month on social media. On June 1st, the show posted a message to kick off Pride Month, stating, “Everyone is welcome on our streets. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone and their families feel […]
‘Sesame Street’ partners with Netflix while staying on PBS
On Monday, Netflix unveiled that “Sesame Street” will be part of its streaming lineup, continuing its long-term partnership with PBS. New episodes are set to debut on Netflix, PBS, and PBS Kids apps simultaneously later this year, though exact dates haven’t been shared. Meanwhile, viewers can find a selection of older episodes available on Netflix […]
Trump’s criticism of Harvard, cutting funding for PBS and NPR, and additional insights from Fox News Opinion
Welcome to the Opinion Newsletter Honey – A host argues that Democrats seem to be driven by anger these days. Hugh Hewitt – Speculations arise about whether Pope Leo XIV will alter the anti-American sentiment established by his predecessor. House Minority Whip – There’s an assertion that Trump’s criticism of Harvard is merely the starting […]
Ex-board member Howard Husock suggests that cutting funding for PBS and NPR might harm them further.
President Donald Trump is proposing significant cuts to public media funding, which could mean that public radio and television might lose their annual federal support of $535 million. His point about media bias isn’t without merit; many see public broadcasting as leaning towards a particular political agenda. However, while some might cheer the idea of […]
Trump throws NPR and PBS away where they belong.
Last week, President Trump issued an executive order regarding the repayment of funding to PBS and NPR. This decision followed revelations that several private media organizations were financially supported by government funds during the Biden administration, alongside allegations of misinformation about Trump during his campaign. Sarah Gonzalez reacted, noting, “They couldn’t have faced a more […]
Highlights of Warren Buffett’s top and bottom investments during his 60 years at Berkshire Hathaway – PBS
OMA, Nevada (AP) – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced on Saturday that he intends to step down from his role as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. This news caught many off guard, especially since the 94-year-old had previously expressed no desire to retire. Buffett, ranked among the wealthiest individuals […]
PBS CEO: New children’s shows will ‘come to a stop’ due to Trump order
PBS CEO Paula Kerger announced that new children’s programming may come to a halt as the government moves forward with President Trump’s efforts to reduce federal funding for public broadcasting. Kerger, alongside NPR CEO Katherine Maher, appeared on “Face the Nation” to discuss Trump’s orders initiated last Friday to cut financial support from two public […]
PBS Is ‘Better’ ‘When Compared,’ Less Biased than CNN
David Brooks Responds to Trump’s Executive Order on PBS Funding During Friday’s episode of “PBS Newshour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks addressed President Donald Trump’s recent executive order impacting funding for NPR and PBS. He posited that PBS holds more significance than CNN in the current media landscape, suggesting that PBS better understands its […]
Trump signs directive reducing funding for NPR and PBS
In a late-night move on Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting funding for NPR and PBS. He stated, “Media outlets don’t have a constitutional right to taxpayer subsidies. The government can choose which subsidies to provide,” directing a stop to both direct and indirect federal funding for these public broadcasting entities. […]