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PBS Slashes Budget By 21% Following Loss Of Federal Funding

The New York Times has reported that PBS has approved a 21% cut to its current budget after Congress voted to eliminate roughly $500 million in federal support for public television and radio, a decision that resulted in the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). PBS's board also voted to reduce member-station dues by $35 million, acknowledging that local stations are under intense pressure to cove…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32PM on August 14, 2025

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