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PBS and NPR get defunded; what’s next?
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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.

by Anthony Dean•July 19, 2025•0
Twitter slaps a “state-affiliated media” label on NPR
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Twitter slaps a “state-affiliated media” label on NPR

Twitter, the Elon Musk-owned social network, has slapped NPR with a “state-affiliated media” label, despite not being such.

by Anthony Dean•April 7, 2023April 12, 2023•0
What are the advantages of PBS?
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What are the advantages of PBS?

My list of reasons why public broadcasting (ie PBS) matters to the American viewing public, and is worth funding by the federal government.

by Anthony Dean•March 20, 2017December 10, 2021
Only 33% of Americans trust news most of the time?
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Only 33% of Americans trust news most of the time?

Trust in news has been in the news in the US since the election last month. … Only 33% of Americans trust news most of the time?Read more

by Anthony Dean•December 20, 2016December 10, 2021
“Sesame Street” to air on HBO; what does it mean for PBS’ future?
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“Sesame Street” to air on HBO; what does it mean for PBS’ future?

What does the future hold for “Sesame Street” now that it’s switching its first-run episodes from public broadcaster PBS to HBO?

by Anthony Dean•August 13, 2015March 16, 2023•0

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