US public media

What is happening to the USA’s public broadcasters?

Pressure on US public media is being felt throughout the system with local stations facing financial and political constraints.

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Why USAID cuts highlight the role of public media

The USAID funding cuts and its impact on journalism around the world show that public service media is needed now more than ever.

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As EMFA implementation grows closer, why some concerns remain

As the EMFA is coming into effect in the coming months, what media policy reforms are necessary to ensure a proper implementation in the EU?

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How Israel’s government is putting pressure on KAN

Through a series of proposed bills, the Israeli government has tried to interfere with the governance, funding and ownership of the country’s public service broadcaster.

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ORF in the sights of the Austrian Right

The future of ORF is at the centre of political negotiations, with the Blue/Black coalition planning major cuts and restructure.

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The case for funding SWI SwissInfo

Switzerland's international PSM service, SWI swissinfo.ch, is under threat of losing its federal funding. What’s the case for keeping it?

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A democratic backslide in Georgia

A crackdown on political opposition and an increase in attacks on journalists and independent media - including public media - mark a worrying trend.

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Why Meta fact-checking cuts highlights vital role of public media

Cuts to Meta fact-checking in favour of community notes is deeply concerning and highlights the need to better support public media.

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An existential threat for US public media?

Statements and appointments by the incoming Trump administration have raised alarm about possible threats to public service media in the US.

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BBC & Channel 4: The future of the UK’s public service media

While Channel 4 has been given a new 10-year licence, serious concerns for secure funding remain, as do they for the BBC World Service.