With the increase in problematic media companies and owners, I look at the least problematic streaming services and home video options available.
PBS
Cartoon review: “Phoebe & Jay”
Today’s cartoon review is a look at “Phoebe & Jay,” a PBS Kids animated series that debuted in February 2026.
Cartoon review: “WordGirl”
Today’s cartoon review looks at “WordGirl,” a PBS Kids series that aired from 2007 to 2015.
Cartoon review: “Wild Kratts”
I take a look at PBS Kids’ “Wild Kratts,” an educational cartoon about zoology and ecology.
PBS and NPR get defunded; what’s next?
Conservatives have finally achieved their regressive goal of defunding PBS and NPR. I offer guesses as to what’s next for our public broadcasters.
“Sesame Street” has a new streaming home: Netflix
“Sesame Street” has finally found a new streaming home (since HBO Max dropped it): Netflix.
Warner Bros. and Max drop “Sesame Street”; where can it now go?
In its latest move to annoy everyone, Warner Bros. Discovery and Max have dropped “Sesame Street,” leaving the long-running show looking for a new home.
Cartoon review: “Cyberchase”
Today’s cartoon review is a look at the PBS Kids animated series “Cyberchase,” which debuted in 2002 and teaches basic math skills.
“Sesame Street” to offer NFTs for $60 each; also, reasons to buy a year of PBS Passport instead
“Sesame Street” is launching a line of NFTs for $60 each. I discuss why this is bad, and why you should get a year of PBS Passport instead.
Cartoon review: “Jelly, Ben & Pogo”
A look at PBS Kids’ “Jelly, Ben & Pogo,” a series of animated shorts about two Filipino-American siblings and their sea monster pal.