Legal claims, transparency boards & funding restructures | The PMA Briefing
VOA journalists sue the White House again, ORF launches transparency board, and funding uncertainty for public media in Poland and Czechia.
On Our Radar | 13 March 2026
This edition: An NHK journalist detained in Iran, BHRT's funding crisis, the future of USAGM & VOA, and a threat to Czech Radio.
A renewed international focus; concern over political interference | The PMA Briefing
NHK’s new president vows a stronger global role, meanwhile, Bangladeshi civil society flags pre‑election media reforms.
Hearings, reforms, and a crackdown on non-payments | The PMA Briefing
Figures at the centre of the recent BBC crisis face committee hearing; and reforms on the table for Argentine and Swiss public media.
What’s the world’s biggest public broadcaster? | The PMA Briefing
A new report ranks the top 100 media companies, including six PSM. Swiss public and private media reach groundbreaking agreement.
Meet the 2025 Global Grantees
Discover the stories of our 2025 cohort of nine Global Grantees as they share their reactions to being selected.
Funding cuts, freezes and reviews faced by many public broadcasters
Viable and sustainable funding for public media is increasingly at risk around the world, posing a threat to trusted news and information.
KBS’ Covid-19 emergency broadcasting helps country’s pandemic response
The Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) emergency content has played a crucial role during the pandemic, as have other public media worldwide.
Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea
Contrasting proposals made for the licence fees of two of the largest public broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific.
Easing lockdown: Public media’s roadmap to resuming production
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across some parts of the world, many industries are starting to reopen. A return to content production is also taking place. But what might this ‘new normal’ look like for public media?