ARGH !!! Corporation for Public Broadcasting self dissolves

catch22

Not that this action wasn't expected, BUT a very great loss. Curse the mindless who pushed for this.

CPB announcement

--- With the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) dissolving due to congressional funding cuts, local public radio and TV stations face severe consequences, including potential closures, staff cuts, and elimination of essential local news, educational shows, and emergency alerts, forcing many to rely more on national programming or seek new funding to survive, particularly impacting rural and underserved areas.

What Happened to the CPB:
Funding Rescinded: Congress rescinded over $1 billion in funding for the CPB for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Dissolution: Faced with these cuts and political pressure, the CPB board voted to dissolve the organization, ceasing operations by early 2026.

Impact on Local Channels:
Service Reductions: Stations are cutting back on local programming, multicast channels (like kids' or cultural content), and even reducing broadcast hours.

Potential Closures: Some stations, like New Jersey PBS and WPSU, have announced plans to shut down, while others, like KIXE, are at risk of going dark.

Loss of Local Journalism: Local newsrooms, crucial for community-specific information, are shrinking or disappearing, potentially worsening polarization and reducing access to trusted local information, especially in rural areas.

Threat to Public Safety: Reduced operations mean slower or absent Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and other critical public safety information during emergencies.

Shift to National Content: Stations with less local capacity may increase reliance on national PBS and NPR content, losing their unique local voice.

Why It Matters:
Local public media stations serve as vital community hubs, providing education, cultural enrichment, local news, and emergency communications, particularly in areas with limited other media options, notes America\'s Public Television Stations and protectingmypublicmedia.org.

In essence, the CPB's closure means a significant loss of crucial local services, fundamentally changing the landscape of American public broadcasting.

JD_co

This is terrible. When this madman is finally toppled, I would hope that much of the govt funding can be restored. It will come too late for many channels to survive, but others will spring up.

Worst administration ever. Period.

Crash

The Orange Abomination AND the current lickspittle majority-Repugnant Congress have hastened the country's demise, and this instance is just one egregious piece in the process. A pox on all Repugnants.