Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will cease operations due to a significant federal funding cut. This reduction was part of a rescissions request by the Trump administration earlier this year. Congress ultimately approved a $1.1 billion slash in federal funding for the CPB in July, with no Democratic support. The CPB, established in 1967, manages federal funding for public media across the United States. It has been a vital source for educational content, emergency alerts, and cultural programming. The organization provides funding to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), National Public Radio (NPR), and numerous local public media stations. Iconic shows like Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood received support through the CPB. While PBS and NPR have diversified funding sources, the cuts pose an existential threat to many local stations, particularly those in rural areas. These cuts are seen as another blow to local news outlets in the country. The CPB expressed gratitude to its partners for their dedication to serving the American people.