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PMA: Senate must reject CPB funding cuts

PMA is deeply concerned for the future of public media in the US after the House approved the rescission package, impacting CPB's funding.

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Filling the gap left by RFE/RL

The EU released an aid fund for RFE/RL after its funding was frozen. Meanwhile, some international PSM have stepped up their operations.

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Lifelines for public media? | The PMA Briefing

As NPR announces legal action against the Trump White House, the EU has announced financial support to keep RFE/RL afloat.

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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.

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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. 

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Protest, scrutiny and cutbacks | The PMA Briefing

Public media workers in Argentina have protested over wage freezes, while in the US, the state of Indiana has cut funding for public media.

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End of federal funds would break fabric of public national network, says NPR’s CEO

NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher cautions that federal funding cuts could dismantle the infrastructure of US public radio and broadcasting.

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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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USAGM cuts imperil journalism and news availability, PMA warns

The dismantling of USAGM will threaten journalist safety and press freedom, and also the availability of independent news.