President #Trump took yet another step Tuesday to place #NPR and #PBS at the center of his broader clash with major #CulturalInstitutions, formally asking #Congress to take back the $1.1 billion it has set aside for all #PublicBroadcasters for the next two years.
Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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#trump's May 1st order took the form of a directive to the board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes >$500B each year to #publicbroadcasters, primarily to local stations. By #statute, ¾ of that money is devoted to #tv, ¼ to #radio.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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#DW Deutsche Welle aus #Deutschland is like the #BBC Britain, #CBC Canada. #France24 France, #NOS Netherlands, #KBSWorld South Korea, #PBS America; as they are all #PublicBroadcasters.
May 4, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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I grew up watching PBS and now listen to NPR on my car radio.
#defendpbsnpr
#publicbroadcasters
#handsoff
I grew up watching PBS and now listen to NPR on my car radio.
#defendpbsnpr
#publicbroadcasters
#handsoff
Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR give every American access to culture, history, art, and trusted journalism. They’re a cornerstone of civic life.
Defunding them does a disservice to us all, especially in rural communities.
We must defend them.
Defunding them does a disservice to us all, especially in rural communities.
We must defend them.
We must defend PBS and NPR.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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"10% of cancer cases concerning women in Europe are alcohol-related." Let that sink in. To my German speaking friends I warmly recommend below documentary. Can't help but wonder if there are other, international media taking up this issue? #alcohol #ard #dirtylittlesecrets #publicbroadcasters
Dirty Little Secrets · Warum wir immer weiter trinken: Folge 1: In Vino Veritas (S01/E01) - hier anschauen
Ein Glas Rotwein am Tag ist gesund: Der Mythos hält sich bis heute. Einige Wissenschaftler haben dieser Erzählung den Kampf angesagt. Doch mächtige Player arbeiten daran, dass das Image von Alkohol so...
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January 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Public broadcasters have struggled to secure sufficient funding to fulfil their mission. NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, says it will start charging a licence fee to households without televisions.
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Bleeding Cash, NHK to Collect "Internet Only" License Fee - Unseen Japan
The station reported a loss for the third year running. To help plug the hole, it says it plans to collect fees from residents without TVs.
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January 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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