How a revamped Public Broadcasting Act would help public media fill news deserts
A former CPB board member argues that updating the Act could be a boon for smaller stations. The post How a revamped Public Broadcasting Act would help public media fill news deserts appeared first on...
View ArticlePat Harrison on failure: ‘There are no shortcuts down the road to success’
The CPB president talks about her experiences with failure in "The Dirty F-Word: Lessons From Our Failures," a new book by the leader of PBS Charlotte. The post Pat Harrison on failure: ‘There are no...
View ArticleWhite House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative arts. The post White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board...
View ArticleBiden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding...
CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation. The post Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for...
View ArticleCPB provides additional funds for Editor Corps program
Stations will pay on a sliding scale for editing assistance from the Public Media Journalists Association. The post CPB provides additional funds for Editor Corps program appeared first on Current.
View ArticleSenate Appropriations Committee recommends continued CPB funding in FY26
The recommendation follows a House subcommittee’s proposal earlier this month to zero out public media funding. The post Senate Appropriations Committee recommends continued CPB funding in FY26...
View ArticleCPB awards $2.25M to bolster statehouse reporting
Grants to seven stations and NPR aim to “fill gaps” in public media's statehouse reporting. The post CPB awards $2.25M to bolster statehouse reporting appeared first on Current.
View ArticleCPB names first Next Generation Warning System grantees
The funds will help stations upgrade their technology for emergency alerts. The post CPB names first Next Generation Warning System grantees appeared first on Current.
View ArticleRepresentation of Asian, Black and Hispanic staffers grows at public media...
Only the percentage of Native American staffers at stations declined since 2022, according to new CPB data on CSG grantees. The post Representation of Asian, Black and Hispanic staffers grows at public...
View ArticleCPB faces scrutiny from Ted Cruz over diversity policy
Sen. Cruz questioned whether a CPB policy violates the 14th Amendment in light of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. The post CPB faces scrutiny from Ted Cruz over diversity policy...
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