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obituaries1 month ago•16 min saved

PBS Mourns Sylvia Bugg, Public TV’s Programming Architect, at 55

Sylvia Bugg, PBS’s Chief Programming Executive and General Manager for General Audience Programming, died unexpectedly at 55. A veteran public-media executive who also served at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Discovery Communications, Bugg led PBS’ editorial strategy across genres, oversaw development and acquisitions, and guided initiatives like the America @ 250 slate. During the Covid-19 lockdown, she spearheaded a scheduling revamp to emphasize educational and cultural programs. PBS CEO Paula Kerger expressed shock and highlighted her contributions to public media and commitment to diverse voices.

via Deadline|

#obituaries #pbs #public-broadcasting

world2 months ago•13 min saved

Prague rallies against plan to fund Czech public broadcasters

Thousands of protesters gathered in Prague to denounce Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s government plan to overhaul funding for public broadcasters, a move critics say would threaten their independence and raise concerns over media freedom and democracy in the Czech Republic.

via AP News|

#andrej-babis #czech-republic #media-independence

europe4 months ago•53 min saved

Hungary's Magyar vows media reboot after election victory

Election winner Peter Magyar said he will suspend state media broadcasts and push a new media law and authority to restore the public-service character of Hungary's state media after the TISZA party's landslide victory, signaling an end to what critics say became a government mouthpiece under Viktor Orbán and a return to press freedoms.

via Reuters|

#eu #europe #hungary

media7 months ago•2 min saved

PBS ends weekend newscasts, launches Horizons and Compass Points

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.

via NBC News|

#compass-points #funding-cuts #horizons

world9 months ago•6 min saved

BBC faces crisis amid Trump speech editing controversy and legal threats

The BBC faces a crisis after resignations of top executives over editing a Trump speech that appeared to incite violence, sparking accusations of bias and raising concerns about its impartiality and future funding amid polarized opinions and legal threats from Trump.

via AP News|

#bbc #editorial-controversy #media-bias

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public television funding

Paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to support US public TV stations facing funding cuts, with all proceeds going to local stations to help sustain public broadcasting programs.

via BBC|

#art #auction #bob-ross

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Bob Ross Paintings to Be Auctioned to Support Public Television Funding

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned across multiple locations to raise funds for struggling public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with all profits supporting programming for stations in need.

via The Guardian|

#art-sale #auction #bob-ross

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Bob Ross Paintings to Be Auctioned to Support Public TV Stations

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to raise funds for small and rural public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with proceeds supporting popular programs and station operations.

via AP News|

#art-auction #bob-ross #funding-cuts

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

New Mexico Legislature Passes Bills to Strengthen Safety Nets Amid Federal Cuts

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to counteract federal budget cuts affecting food assistance, rural health care, and public broadcasting, including setting aside $17 million to backfill federal health insurance credits and approving $162 million for various social programs, as the state prepares for potential federal support reductions amid a large budget surplus driven by oil production.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#federal-cuts #food-assistance #new-mexico

media-and-broadcasting11 months ago•0 min saved

CPB Funding Disputes and Support for Public Radio Infrastructure

NPR has challenged the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's authority to redirect millions of dollars in funding, raising questions about governance and funding control in public broadcasting.

via The Washington Post|

#cpb #funding #legal-challenge

media11 months ago•2 min saved

Public Media Faces Funding Challenges and Calls for Transformation

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.

via The New York Times|

#funding-cuts #media #npr

world1 year ago•1 min saved

PBS reduces staff by 15% due to federal funding cuts

PBS is cutting 15% of its staff due to nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding cuts for 2026 and 2027, impacting its operations and local stations, and marking a significant challenge for public broadcasting in the US.

via Axios|

#federal-funding-cuts #npr #pbs

world1 year ago•3 min saved

PBS reduces staff by 15% amid federal funding loss

PBS is cutting about 15% of its jobs, including 34 staffers, due to a 21% revenue loss following Congress's decision to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting, impacting the entire public media system and leading to layoffs across stations and NPR.

via NPR|

#congress #federal-funding #job-cuts

world1 year ago•1 min saved

PBS Cuts 15% of Staff Amid Federal Funding Loss

PBS is cutting 15% of its staff, including 34 immediate layoffs, due to a $500 million federal funding cut by Congress, which has also impacted other public media organizations like NPR, leading to financial struggles and potential station closures.

via The New York Times|

#federal-funding-cuts #financial-crisis #pbs

media-and-broadcasting1 year ago•6 min saved

Public Broadcasting Faces Funding Cuts and Staffing Challenges Across the U.S.

Congress's elimination of $1.1 billion in funding for PBS and NPR has led stations across the U.S. to seek emergency donations, reduce programming, and explore shared services to cope with the financial crisis, highlighting the vital role of public media in communities and emergency response.

via CBS News|

#community-support #funding-cuts #media-and-broadcasting