US Capitol Building

Trump & GOP wants to end all funding for NPR and PBS

The Trump administration's crackdown on PSM intensifies with the recent White House executive order to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS. 

NPR HQ Washington DC

PMA calls for withdrawal of executive order instructing end to federal funding for PBS and NPR

The Public Media Alliance calls on President Trump to rescind his Executive Order instructing the end to federal funding for PBS and NPR.

PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 March 2025

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

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.

journalists

PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 March 2025

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

An image of the USAID logo on a smart phone.

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.

FBC production suite

Clampdowns, agreements and new hope | The PMA Briefing

Czech Republic sees boost in PSM's licence fee funding, Malaysia forms a new Media Council, and research reveals media pressure points in the Pacific.

Grayscale press conference

PSM Weekly | 5-11 March 2025

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

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Public broadcasters apologise for editorial failings | The PMA Briefing

Both the BBC and DR own up to failings, as documentaries that are then mired in controversy, and taken off their OTT platforms.

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PSM Weekly | 26 February – 4 March 2025

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