“Dark day” as US public media has funding axed
The House's to scrap the funding of the CPB by 2026 will have a drastic impact on the services of public service media in the US.
US: Political pressures on public service media
Oklahoma's public service media is at risk of being closed down, while a report has found 'gross mismanagement' by a former CEO of the USAGM.
US: Concern over political interference at West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Years-long political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting have emphasised the struggles of US public media.
PBS announces slate of climate programming
The US' public broadcaster, PBS, has announced a host of climate and environmental programming for the year ahead.
Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril
There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over online posts would present another threat to press freedom in Bangladesh.
PMA welcomes new Board members from CBC/Radio-Canada and PBS
We warmly welcome Claude Galipeau and Jonathan Barzilay as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.
US public media $50m funding boost approved
The Public Media Alliances welcomes the increase in federal funding approved by Congress for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Congress to vote on $565 million funding for US public media
A crunch vote for crucial US public media funding in Congress is days away, and politicians are being urged to approve the $565 million bill.
How US public media covered Hurricane Ida
During natural disasters, public media organisations can serve as vital sources of critical and lifesaving information, as demonstrated when Hurricane Ida hit the US in August.
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal funding for public broadcasting in 2024.