PBS

From news coverage and educational materials to documentary series, PBS responds to rise in hate crimes with a range of content to bring Americans together.

News deserts have continued to grow, leaving a number of communities without access to local news outlets. But initiatives across North America are aiming to change that.

Public media organisations have stepped up to provide educational resources across the digital divide during the pandemic.   

$175 million in COVID-19 related assistance has been greenlit for the nearly 1,400 public radio and television stations across the US.

The Public Media Alliance wishes PBS a very happy 50th Anniversary.

Engaging with audiences is essential if public media are to build trust and ensure public accountability. Yet, with COVID-19 massively disrupting the way we work and interact, how have public media adapted to best engage with their audiences during the pandemic?

Bipartisan support welcomed as the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee endorses more funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB).

The additional funding proposals come at a time of significant economic uncertainty for US public media.

From political interference to funding cuts, many independent public media organisations are facing both new and ongoing threats. Here we reflect on some of these challenges, many of which have been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is requesting an additional $175 million in emergency funds to secure the survival of US public media against a backdrop of newsroom layoffs and closures.