PBS and NPR on the edge of the abyss on the FCC letter and check the Trump budget
Forty years ago, the Rigan PBS administration asked to find ways to increase public television financing outside the taxpayer dollars.
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PBS’s response to the challenge was to strengthen the way the sponsors admit. Instead of just running the company’s logo before programming, PBS allows companies companies companies to place messages that look more like standard commercials.
This process helped maintain programs such as “NOVA”, “MasterPiece” and Ken Burns “famous documentaries. But it is now under checking from the head of the Federal Communications Committee specific Trump Brendan Car, who says the spots” cross the line to banned commercial ads. “
In a message on January 30 to PBS and NPR, which also broadcasts corporate care messages, Kar stated his support to end federal financing for public broadcasting.
“On my part, I do not see a reason for Congress to send taxpayers dollars to NPR and PBS,” citing a set of media options available to consumers.
As long as conservative politicians have argued over PBS and NPR support, which they accuse of promoting liberal policies. Senator Mike Li has proposed a draft law calling for an end to federal financing of the outlets, describing his law on the government’s propaganda law.
Republican administrations have tried to cut government financing since the days of the White House Nixon. But in the Duji era, where Elon Musk is given the freedom of President Trump to cut the federal budget and blossom, Car’s concentration is more urgent.
“This appears early in his presidency that this is something that is really interested in dealing with it,” said Jeff McClic, Professor of Communications at the University of Dibao. “This makes her feel different.”
PBS and NPR are just Car goals, which were aggressive in attacking the owners of broadcasting channels licensed by the government. His actions are compatible with Trump’s Animus towards the main media that covers him critically.
Since assuming the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors, Car has revived the complaints of bias against CBS, ABC and NBC due to the coverage of their presidential campaign for 2024 after it was rejected by the Biden administration. He made public comments in achieving a complaint of defaming news against CBS on the road “60 minutes”, editing an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris before the elections.
Complaints were submitted against CBS, ABC and NBC by the American Rights Center, a conservative non -profit law firm.
On January 30, Car’s letter did not raise any specific examples that showed PBS or NPR violating the rules of public broadcasters.
“We have always imagined a small amount of government funding that is met by charitable business and then corresponds to the support of companies,” said Paula Kirger, head of a TV program. “We have worked with the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) to ensure that we are in the spirit of what they think we should do.”
Catherine Maher, President and CEO of “Morning Edition” and “All Things Bearch” Home NPR, said in a statement that the service committed to the guidance of the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) regarding subscription messages.
Regarding the federal funding fate of PBS, Kerger used to play defense when a new White House administration takes over.
“I never assume that the financing of our government will continue in the way he owns,” said Kerger. “I think it is up to us, frankly, every year to make the reason for the importance of the public media.”
Kirger indicated that most government financing is transmitted directly to the locally owned PBS members. The amount of $ 595 million is required to obtain the following allocation to the Public Broadcasting Corporation, which distributes government funds to public stations, is more vital to the outlets in rural areas that are likely to have voted for Trump.
“The budgets of these stations are smaller, and in proportionally, the amount of government financing that goes to them usually go is very important,” said Kirger. Sometimes up to 40 to 50 % of the federal customization. Therefore, we specifically discuss this money because these stations will not exist. “
During its term, Kerger made a close interest in the stations in smaller cities such as Cookeville, Tenn. Which provides free PBS programming for residents who cannot buy paid TV subscriptions or broad broadcast of broadcasting. The stations also provide a backup copy of the wireless emergency alert system used to send weather warnings and amber.
“The needs of Cookville are different from New York City,” Kirger said. “In the case of a state like Florida, our TV stations run our strong network of information for people, not only with the storm approaching, but throughout the storm.”
The non -profit organizations that run radio and public television stations urge donors and listeners to invite their representatives in Congress to resist the discounts. Public media financing has survived thanks to the support of the two parties.
PBS Socal and others promote Daily protection public media On March 6 to support the assembly.
Data stations use a recent survey on Yougov with a commission of PBS, which shows that Trump’s voters support government financing for service, as 65 % of them said the current levels “about the right or very little”.
While the public media has found the proposed cuts in the past, McCall believes that PBS and NPR need synchronization with a specific CARR CARR.
“Even when you had Republican presidents, I don’t think so [FCC] “The presidents were absolutely the stomach to deal with this type of things,” he said.