Public Media Defunded, But the Fight Isn’t Over

The House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended Rescissions Act, eliminating all previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. 
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20 Public Media Inspired Halloween Costumes

October 31, 2014 · Happy Halloween! Public media is home to some of the smartest, cutest and sassiest characters (we’re looking at you Dowager Countess of Grantham!) and personalities
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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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An Alabama Emergency Communications Story

September 30, 2014 · In honor of National Preparedness Day, we invited Roy Clem, Executive Director, Alabama Public Television, to author a guest blog, “An Alabama Emergency Communications Story,”
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#ICYMI: This Week’s Public Media Highlights

September 26, 2014 · Public media prides itself on providing a public service through high quality programming. Whether you are listening to an interview with your favorite comedian, learning about the latest
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Our Favorite Public Media Teaches Me ____ Photos

September 19, 2014 · In honor of back to school, we hosted a Public Media Teaches Me ___ photo contest to highlight public radio and television’s contributions to lifelong learning.
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Sesame Street Celebrates 45 Years

September 12, 2014 · In honor of Sesame Street‘s 45th season on public television, we invited Dr. Jennifer Kotler Clarke, Vice President, Research & Evaluation, Sesame Workshop, to author
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Activating FM Chips in Smartphones Can Help to Save Lives

September 8, 2014 · Public radio could make your community even safer if the FM chip in your phone is activated by your mobile carrier. Did you know your
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Public Media Teaches Me Photo Contest

September 4, 2014 · It’s back to school time and Protect My Public Media is celebrating public media’s contributions to lifelong learning with a photo contest! You don’t need
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The Winning Tote Bag Design is In!

August 5, 2014 · THE WINNER Protect My Public Media‘s Design a Tote Bag Contest winner is here! Congratulations to WNIJ & Classical WNIU listener, Drew McConville, on creating
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President Obama Honors Public Radio Hosts for Achievements in Broadcast

July 24, 2014 · Diane Rehm, of WAMU’s The Diane Rehm Show, has been selected for the National Humanities Medal, where she will be honored by President Obama. The
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