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Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down

August 9, 2025 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced last Friday it would take steps toward its closure after being defunded by Congress — marking the end […]

‘Sesame Street’ 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, more

January 23, 2025 Maria Sherman

NEW YORK — Appearing on “Sesame Street”? That’s the best idea. The 55th season of the acclaimed family program features a star-studded lineup of musicians that would be the envy of any summer festival: SZA, […]

HILL: Defund NPR, PBS and ‘Sesame Street’

April 17, 2024 Frank Hill

Uri Berliner, a senior business editor who has worked at National Public Radio (NPR) since 1999 publicly came out last week and said what everyone knew to be true about NPR for the past four […]

Joe Manganiello gets family mysteries solved on PBS show

August 5, 2022 Beth Harris, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Joe Manganiello marveled at the years-old mysteries in his family that were solved through DNA by researchers on PBS’ “Finding Your Roots,” including a revelation involving the actor’s paternal grandfather. It was […]

JOHNSON: Painful history lessons from the Tulsa Race Massacre

June 13, 2021 Dr. Jessica A. Johnson

As the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre was observed from May 31 to June 1, I spent part of Memorial Day watching the PBS documentary: “Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten.” Like many […]

Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal

November 20, 2020 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — The “Great Pumpkin” never showed on broadcast television this year, but after a deal with PBS, the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will return to the air. Last month, Apple TV+ […]