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The American Revolution: A Fight for Citizenship

November 15, 2025

Ken Burns, a well-known documentary filmmaker, has spent a lot of time exploring important moments in American history. He has created films about the Civil War, the Holocaust, and jazz music. Now, he has turned his attention to the American Revolution, which he believes is one of the most important

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Public Broadcasting at Risk: What's Next for PBS and NPR?

July 16, 2025

Public broadcasting in the U. S. is facing a serious threat. The Senate is considering a move to take back nearly $1. 1 billion that was already set aside for public media. This includes PBS and NPR, which have relied on federal funding for decades. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is

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Public TV Fights Back: The Battle for Broadcasting Independence

May 31, 2025

The Trump administration's recent move to cut funding for public broadcasting has sparked a legal battle. PBS and a local Minnesota TV station have taken the bold step of suing the White House. Their main argument? The executive order is not just about money, but about controlling what people watch

entertainment

Sesame Street's Big Streaming Boost

May 20, 2025

A golden opportunity has arrived for Sesame Street. This beloved children’s show, which has been on air for 56 years, has just struck a major deal with Netflix. Plus, it has renewed its partnership with PBS. This means that brand-new episodes of Sesame Street will soon be available to Netflix’s vast

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Sesame Street's New Home

May 19, 2025

Sesame Street is getting a new home. Netflix has signed a contract with Sesame Workshop. This means new episodes of the beloved children's show will be available on Netflix. This is big news because Warner Bros. Discovery decided not to renew its deal with Sesame Street. The show will also air on PB

politics

Public TV and Radio Under Fire: The Fight for Funding

May 3, 2025

Public TV and radio are in a tough spot. The president has signed an order to cut their funding. This move is seen as a big threat to educational and news programming that many Americans rely on. The leaders of PBS and NPR are not taking this lying down. They have vowed to fight back. They say the o

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Republican Lawmakers Challenge PBS and NPR in Heated Congress Meeting

March 27, 2025

A recent congressional hearing turned into a heated debate. Republicans took aim at PBS and NPR. They accused these public media giants of being biased and spreading false information. The hearing was organized by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She labeled PBS and NPR as "radical left-wing e

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President-Elect Trump's Swords at Public Media: NPR and PBS Brace for Impact

December 28, 2024

Public media like NPR and PBS are facing some serious heat. Donald Trump, soon to be president, has been openly criticizing US media, including calls to strip CBS of its broadcast license and refusing interviews with 60 Minutes. But it’s the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds org

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Unpacking the Politics of the Upcoming Election

September 17, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, politics will dominate television screens over the next seven weeks. The documentary "Stopping the Steal" on HBO will examine the efforts of President Trump and his supporters to overturn the 2020 election results. The film features interviews with notab

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Crime and Investigation: A Slice of British Delight

September 17, 2024

PBS has always been a haven for British television shows, offering a wide range of crime dramas that have captivated audiences worldwide. This September, the public broadcasting service is featuring three British crime shows that are sure to enthrall viewers. From a former detective turned jazz club