Public Media is Under Threat. Here’s the Latest.

The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. Here's why it matters.
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25 Brilliant Public Television Halloween Costumes

October 26, 2016 · Still hunting for the perfect Halloween costume? We’ve got your public television Halloween costume inspiration right here. From public television’s beginnings to present day, here
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WNET Celebrates its Fifth Annual American Graduate Day

October 24, 2016 · We invited Kala DeStefano, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator for WNET’s New York City community liaison group, Friends of Thirteen, to share her experience participating in
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Public Radio Pilots Digital Emergency Alert

September 26, 2016 · Next month, several California public radio stations will join FEMA, NextRadio, the American Red Cross, and other sponsors as they unite millions of Americans for
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Stations Help Bridge the Military-Civilian Divide through Veterans Coming Home

June 28, 2016 · We invited Malcolm Brett, who oversees Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio in his role as Director of Broadcast and Media Innovations at the
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A Beautiful Day to Honor Fred Rogers

April 21, 2016 · Neighbors, April 29, 2016 is going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood! For the third year in a row, we are putting on
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It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

May 7, 2015 · It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Federal funding has been restored in the final Budget Resolution. This is a major victory for our cause.
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The House Budget Defunds Public Media

March 26, 2015 · We’ll start with the bad news first. On March 25, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its annual Budget Resolution, calling for an end
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A Look at WXPN’s Musicians on Call Program

November 20, 2014 · In many different ways, we celebrate Veterans Day to honor and remember our fellow Americans who have served our country. This week, we bring you
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Five Public Radio Podcasts You Should Know About

November 7, 2014 · Many of you are probably aware of some of public radio’s more popular podcasts whether it is Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, Pop Culture Happy
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A Look behind the Scenes of All Songs Considered – An Interview with Bob Boilen

October 21, 2014 · Music in America would sound very different without public radio. Local public radio stations take creative risks, nurture new talent, and give emerging artists a
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