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Joe Mantegna again withdraws from co-hosting the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert, with Mary McCormack stepping in to host alongside Gary Sinise; the PBS event honoring service members also features a star lineup and various musical performances, and will air live on PBS on May 24 with streaming and on-demand options.
PBS is reshuffling its 2026 lineup: one show canceled, three endings, and several renewals, with fan favorites like Miss Scarlet, All Creatures Great and Small, Call the Midwife, and Grantchester on PBS or PBS Masterpiece; Sunday nights currently feature Call the Midwife, The Forsytes, and The Count of Monte Cristo, though more changes are expected.
A Washington federal judge blocked parts of Trump’s 2025 executive order to defund NPR and PBS, ruling the move unconstitutional retaliation that violated the First Amendment press freedoms; the injunction prevents the funding cuts while NPR and PBS pursue their lawsuit.
A three-part PBS documentary revisits Henry David Thoreau beyond Walden, featuring narration by George Clooney and Jeff Goldblum voicing Thoreau, with appearances by Meryl Streep, Ted Danson and others. Guided by Don Henley and Ken Burns, it expands Thoreau’s story to his abolitionism, teaching, and influence on civil rights, while weaving in contemporary environmental commentary. Filmed around Walden Pond over seven years, the film uses Thoreau’s words alongside present-day interviews to draw connections to today. It premieres March 30 on PBS.
In All Creatures Great and Small’s season 6 finale, Our Hearts Are Full, the war is over but emotional battles linger: Tristan returns scarred by combat and PTSD memories, Siegfried and Mrs. Hall confront their growing connection, and the Aldersons’ farm storyline wraps with a new hire and a baby calf bringing relief. The town gathers for a Green onslaught of celebration, a church moment deepens the relationships, and a hilltop fire signaling unity lights up the countryside as Tristan finally dons his medal and the community finds healing and hope.
PBS and PBS Masterpiece are reshaping their 2026 lineup by canceling two shows, ending two more this year, and renewing several Masterpiece dramas, including fan favorites like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Call the Midwife, and Grantchester; many titles originate in the UK and originally aired on BBC/ITV before PBS.
Facing a $1.1 billion federal funding cut, PBS ends its weekend News Weekend newscasts and launches two 30-minute, topic-focused programs—Horizons (science/tech) and Compass Points (foreign affairs)—taped midweek to save costs; the weekday NewsHour remains, a West Coast bureau closure accompanies the changes, and PBS signals no immediate return to weekend news pending future funding.
Ken Burns' new six-part series 'American Revolution' offers a detailed and visually stunning reexamination of the Revolutionary War, emphasizing personal stories from diverse perspectives and innovative filming techniques to deepen understanding of America's founding struggles.
Ken Burns' new six-part documentary 'The American Revolution' premieres on PBS, offering a detailed, unvarnished look at the violent and complex origins of the United States, emphasizing the sophistication of the revolutionaries and challenging simplified narratives, with a focus on emotional storytelling and historical accuracy.
Ken Burns' six-part, 12-hour documentary series 'The American Revolution' explores the complex origins, battles, and legacy of the fight for independence, blending detailed military history with social and political insights, while critically examining the founding ideals and their contradictions, arriving at a timely reflection on America's past and present.
Dozens of previously unseen Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to raise funds for public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with proceeds supporting licensing fees and programming continuity for stations like PBS, highlighting Ross's enduring cultural impact and the importance of public broadcasting.
PBS is reviving 'Reading Rainbow' with new hosts who promote progressive and political themes, sparking controversy over taxpayer funding for content that includes LGBTQ+ advocacy and racial activism, amid ongoing debates about defunding public broadcasting.
'Reading Rainbow' is returning with a new host, Mychal Threets, and celebrity guests for a short-form series on KidZuko, aiming to promote literacy among children, after being a beloved PBS show since 1983 and winning multiple awards.
Reading Rainbow, the classic PBS children's show, is returning as a digital series on Sony's KidZuko platform, hosted by Mychal Threets, with new episodes starting October 4, marking a nostalgic revival amid challenges faced by public media.
Following a $500 million budget cut by President Trump and Congress, NPR and PBS stations across the U.S., especially in rural and tribal areas, are facing severe financial challenges, leading some to consider dropping national programming or shutting down entirely, and forcing a major transformation in public broadcasting.