Broadcast for All

Desired Change

If we are successful in continuing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), we envision a future where public media services like PBS and NPR continue to thrive, particularly at the local level. This means rural and suburban communities across the country will still have access to trusted, locally relevant news, cultural programming, and educational resources. Public broadcasting will remain a vital source of unbiased information, early childhood education, and emergency alerts, serving all Americans regardless of income or geography.

With continued funding, local radio and TV stations can maintain their operations without drastically cutting programming or staff, allowing them to cover community events, elevate diverse voices, and provide a platform for civil discourse. Children and students will continue to benefit from educational content that meets high-quality standards, and underserved populations will retain access to free, accessible media.

However, as PBS and NPR have increasingly been viewed by some as ideologically biased, continued federal support could fuel perceptions of government favoritism or media polarization, potentially undermining bipartisan trust.

Furthermore, the funding may come with new strings attached—greater congressional oversight or restrictions could shift editorial direction, limiting independence and risking the transformation of public media into a tool for political messaging rather than a neutral source of information.