Arkansas to become first state to cut ties with PBS: 'Not feasible'

Arkansas becomes the first state to cut ties with PBS after a state commission voted to end its contract, citing $2.5 million ...

Arkansas will become first state to end PBS affiliation

The state’s educational television commission cited a $2.5 million reduction in annual federal funding from the Corporation ...

Arkansas drops PBS, citing costs and loss of federal funding

The decision will end statewide access to PBS programming starting July 1, with the network rebranding as Arkansas TV. The ...
The Desk

Arkansas public TV network to end partnership with PBS

December 12, 2025 - Arkansas TV will drop its PBS affiliation in July after CPB’s defunding left the network unable to cover ...
Variety

‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Auction Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Public Broadcasting, Including New Record for a Bob Ross Painting

There are no mistakes: Late artist Bob Ross‘ happy trees are about to once again help out public broadcasting. On last week’s 2025 finale of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” the host convinced ...
PBS

We Heart Public Media By SoCal/KCET

"We ️ Public Television!" is a recent three-hour television program and fundraising special. "We ️ Public Television!" is a recent three-hour television program and fundraising special produced by ...
PBS

Underground networks for abortion pills appear as states limit access

Medication abortions account for more than 60 percent of all abortions in the United States, up from just a quarter a decade ago. But in the aftermath of Roe’s reversal, abortion pills are now banned ...
WPXI

After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Facing a public backlash, the commission that oversees Alabama Public Television voted Tuesday to continue paying its contract with PBS, rejecting an effort — at least for now — to ...
WTVY

Alabama Public Television votes to complete PBS contract through June 2026

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted to complete its PBS contract through June 2026, ensuring Big Bird, Elmo, and other beloved PBS characters remain on Alabama ...
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Alabama Public Television to continue contract with PBS

Alabama Public Television will continue to pay for PBS contract, honoring its contract with them while they weigh other options for funding. “I will not allow Donald Trump to silence me”: Army combat ...
WHNT

Alabama Public Television Commissioner explains PBS programming decision

ALABAMA (WHNT) — Popular shows like Sesame Street and Nova will continue airing on Alabama Public Television after commissioners voted to maintain the partnership with PBS on Tuesday morning. The ...
WSLS 10

After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS

An audience member holds a sign at a meeting of the Alabama Educational Television Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler ...