💨 Abstract

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key supporter of American public media for 58 years, announced its closure after Congress defunded it. This follows President Trump's repeated criticism of public media. The closure will significantly impact small community radio and TV stations and beloved programs like "All Things Considered," "Sesame Street," and Ken Burns' documentaries. CPB will cease operations in an "orderly wind-down," despite public outcry.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff