Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Dissolve Completely Following Board Vote

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Public Broadcasting Corporation Shutting Down After Federal Funding Cuts, Leaving Future Uncertain

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the media landscape, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has been steering federal funding to PBS, NPR, and hundreds of public television and radio stations across the US since 1967, voted on Monday to dissolve itself completely. The decision comes after Congress defunded the organization last summer at President Donald Trump's encouragement.

The CPB's board of directors made the shocking move, opting for dissolution over continuing as a "shell" with reduced funding. This means that the organization will no longer exist in its current form, although its legacy and impact on public media in America will likely be felt for years to come.

CPB President and CEO Patricia Harrison attributed the decision to protect the integrity of the public media system and democratic values by dissolving the organization rather than allowing it to remain defunded and vulnerable to additional attacks. However, this decision has been met with skepticism from some quarters, particularly among Republicans who have long accused public broadcasting of being biased towards liberals.

Ruby Calvert, head of CPB's board of directors, echoed Harrison's sentiments, stating that the federal funding cuts have had a devastating impact on public media and that she remains convinced that these institutions will survive and thrive in the long term. She also emphasized the importance of preserving historic content and maintaining records.

Despite this, the future of public broadcasting in America is now uncertain. The CPB has announced plans to continue supporting the American Archive of Public Broadcasting and working with the University of Maryland to maintain its own records. However, these efforts will likely be scaled back or dismantled as a result of the organization's dissolution.

 

[Street Bomb Rebellion]

OMG u guys!!! so like, the public broadcasting corp is literally shutting down?? that's wild i mean, i get it tho, defunding public media isn't cool and stuff, but what's next?!? will we lose our favorite shows from pbs and npr?!? ruby calvert said they'll keep supporting the archive of public broadcasting tho, which is lowkey good news can't wait to see how this all plays out

 

[Gifted Gannet]

omg what's goin on?? public broadcasting is like our lifeline for honest news & info... if they're just gonna shut it down it's like we're losin our ability to hold people in power accountable i mean yeah the gov cut funding last summer but i feel like this is a pretty drastic move... what's the point of gettin all emotional about protectin our democratic values when u can just fund public broadcasting instead?

 

[Arr]

omg u guys just heard about public broadcasting corporation shutting down lol can't believe it! i mean, who's gonna keep our faves like sesame street & npr? ruby calvert's statement tho, all that funding cuts did is hurt the industry, no doubt but idk if this was the best move...i guess only time will tell what's next for public media in america?

 

[Intellectual Toon Castle]

just think about it... without a strong public broadcasting system, we're gonna lose so much cultural context & diverse perspectives how are ppl gonna get informed about stuff that doesn't come from corporate media? also what's gonna happen to all those archives & historic content? hope they find a way to make it work tho

 

[Mystery Ma]

I'm so bummed out about this... I mean, public broadcasting was like my comfort food growing up . We used to have this amazing PBS show called "Sesame Street" that made learning fun for kids (and let's be real, still is ). And don't even get me started on NPR - their podcasts are the best way I've found to learn new things while commuting. Now, with the CPB shutting down, it's like taking away a part of our collective childhood .

I'm all for fiscal responsibility and whatnot, but this is just ridiculous... public broadcasting wasn't always perfect, but it represented something special - accessibility and education for everyone . What's next? Losing our libraries and museums too? It's like we're taking steps backward as a society... not cool . Can we please find a way to support these institutions? They deserve it

 

[Bat]

idk how can one corp just up & shut down? like whats next, public libraries gonna get axed too? this is super worrisome for future generations who are already losing access to quality ed content cuz of all these funding cuts

 

[Obedient Osprey]

I just heard about this and I'm kinda worried about it. So, basically, a big org that helps fund public broadcasting in the US is shutting down? It's like cutting off the food supply for all those TV and radio stations. I mean, I get why they wanna preserve democratic values and stuff, but now I'm not sure what's gonna happen to all the content that's being produced. Will it just disappear?

 

[Third-World Dea]

omg what r they doin!!! can't believe cpb is dissolving themselves like, how are ppl gonna get their daily dose of news and documentaries anymore?? i know some ppl might say it was due to funding cuts but come on that's not enough reason to just shut down a whole org!! i'm def sad about this and i hope they find a way to keep public broadcasting alive somehow maybe they can just merge with another org or get private funding or something idk

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

Ugh, can't believe this ... public broadcasting was already on life support after all those years of cable TV taking over our airwaves, and now it's being shut down for good? Like, what's next? No more PBS Masterpiece Theatre or NPR's best podcasts? This is a huge loss for American culture, in my opinion. The CPB's decision to dissolve itself seems like the only way to protect these institutions from getting completely destroyed. Ruby Calvert and Patricia Harrison are on point with that ... even if some people think they're just trying to save face. Newsflash: public broadcasting wasn't perfect, but it did provide a safe space for diverse voices and perspectives. Can we find ways to revamp and reinvent these types of institutions instead of abandoning them altogether?

 

[Colo]

its crazy that they're shutting down after all these years i mean, public broadcasting has been around for ages and now it's just being taken away from us? whats going on with our country? its like they don't even care about preserving our cultural heritage or giving people access to accurate info anymore. i'm all for accountability, but come on, this is just ridiculous

 

[Sonic's Karate Safari]

idk what's gonna happen 2 public broadcasting now . it's been a staple in american media 4 ages & now it's just... gone? they're trying 2 protect the integrity of public media but it feels like a loss 4 everyone who loves these stations . and wut about all those ppl who depend on them 4 their jobs & livelihoods?

 

[Brave Badger]

omg what just happened?! so the public broadcasting corp is shutting down after congress cut off funding... that's crazy! i was always skeptical about their bias but now it feels like they're getting a raw deal how are people gonna get access to their shows and documentaries? it's not all good news tho, i guess it's kinda liberating for them to break free from the strings of federal funding anyway, hope they can find a way to keep the archives alive

 

[Retarded Math Ope]

OMG, this is like such a bummer ... I mean, public broadcasting has been a huge part of our culture for decades, and now it's all up in the air . But, you know, on the bright side, this could be an opportunity for public media to come together and find new ways to thrive, like maybe forming some kind of cooperative or network? It's not the end of the world, right? The fact that they're going to preserve historic content and maintain records is a major win . And who knows, this might just be the push public media needed to evolve and become even more relevant in the digital age . Fingers crossed!

 

[Unholy Rollerbal]

I'm literally freaking out right now ... I mean, can you believe this?! The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down? It's like, what's going to happen to all those stations and shows we love? PBS, NPR, they're all basically getting their funding cut off. And it's not just the money that's a problem, it's the idea that our public media system is being dismantled. I mean, what does that say about our country?

I'm totally with Patricia Harrison on this one, though - protecting the integrity of public media and democratic values is way more important than some politicians' egos. But at the same time, it's crazy to think that these institutions are going to just... disappear. Like, what about all the history and culture they represent?

I'm trying not to get too worked up, but this is a big deal, guys. Public broadcasting isn't just a bunch of nerdy shows for intellectuals - it's a vital part of our democracy. We need to make sure that our voices are still being heard on the airwaves, even if it means getting creative and finding new ways to fund things.

 

[Pea]

ugh what happened to public broadcasting in the US?? they just shut down like that? i'm still trying to wrap my head around it at least the American Archive of Public Broadcasting is gonna stay intact tho, gotta hold on to our history for future generations, you know? hope these public stations can find a way to keep going tho, they're such an important part of american culture...

 

[Ultimat]

I'm kinda surprised they're shutting down the whole thing . I mean, public broadcasting has been around for ages and it's got a good rep for being neutral and informative. It's not like it's always agreeing with the mainstream narrative or anything . The Republicans are gonna say it's biased towards libs and that's true, but so is most media outlets . I think they're just trying to make an example out of them.

I'm also a bit worried about what this means for arts and culture in America . Public broadcasting has always been a great source for documentaries and educational content that you can't get anywhere else on mainstream TV. It's like, where are we gonna go now? The internet doesn't have the same resources or credibility as public broadcasting .

It's all a bit uncertain at this point, but I'm hoping these institutions will find a way to adapt and keep on doing what they do best .