NPR faces a real threat in defunding fight that’s coming
Over its 55-year history, defunding scares have come like clockwork at National Public Radio, timed to GOP power. Will 2025 ...
Contributor: NPR faces a real threat in defunding fight that's coming
Over its 55-year history, defunding scares have come like clockwork at National Public Radio, timed to GOP power. Will 2025 ...
FCC chair sends letter to Google questioning faith-based discrimination claims against YouTube TV
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is confronting Google with questions about allegations YouTube TV is implementing faith-based ...
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Feds look into underwriting practices at WBUR and other public media outlets
As part of its ongoing investigation of NPR and PBS, the Federal Communications Commission asked 13 public radio stations, including WBUR, to turn over information about their on-air sponsorships — ...
FCC seeks sponsorship details from radio stations, including WBUR
The Federal Communications Commission sent letters to 13 public radio stations, including WBUR in Boston, asking them to ...
NPR told gay host Ari Shapiro not to attend Pride event — then reversed decision after emails leaked
NPR urged its longtime host, Ari Shapiro, one of its most visible gay employees, not to attend a Pride event – and later reversed the decision after the email leaked to many newsroom staffers and ...
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13 Public Radio Stations Drawn Into FCC Advertisement Inquiry
An FCC inquiry led by Chairman Brendan Carr is investigating whether public radio stations are violating rules against airing commercial ads.
Why NPR Is “Vulnerable” in a New Trump Era
As Elon Musk calls for defunding NPR, ‘On Air’ author Steve Oney talks with VF about the public broadcaster’s evolution, ...
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Democrats Push Back Against FCC ‘Weaponization’ with New Bill
New legislation seeks to block the FCC from taking punitive actions against broadcasters over their viewpoints, ensuring media independence.
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Mass. invests nearly $1.4 million to plant trees in 14 communities
The initiative from the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will focus on planting trees in pedestrian ...
FCC Asks Public Radio Stations for Details on Sponsorships
The Federal Communications Commission sent letters to 13 public radio stations asking them to compile materials detailing past sponsorships by March 31, according to people familiar with the effort.