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PMA: Senate must reject CPB funding cuts

PMA is deeply concerned for the future of public media in the US after the House approved the rescission package, impacting CPB's funding.

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Standing up for public media | The PMA Briefing

Standing up for PSM: German-speaking editors urged the protection of PSM from right-wing populist parties and CPB's independence recognised

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PSM Weekly | 4 – 11 June 2025

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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How DVB reached audiences in earthquake-hit Myanmar

DVB's Editor-in-Chief on launching a shortwave radio station to provide Burmese citizens with independent information.

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Filling the gap left by RFE/RL

The EU released an aid fund for RFE/RL after its funding was frozen. Meanwhile, some international PSM have stepped up their operations.

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PMA joins call for urgent & unrestricted media access to Gaza

PMA's CEO joins more than 100 global media leaders in a call for urgent unrestricted access to Gaza for international journalists.

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PMA statement on BBC detained staff, and White House accusations

The BBC debunked criticisms of biased coverage from the White House, while a BBC team were detained by Israeli military forces

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PMA extends support to US public media

US public media has taken legal action, claiming the executive order that directs the end of all federal funding breaches the First Amendment.

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New deals for content | The PMA Briefing

Argentina’s kids TV channel unveils a controversial new programme, while creators have been given access to India’s broadcasters’ archives.

PSM Weekly | 28 May – 3 June 2025

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.