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PBS Survives Funding Crisis | Wilmington News
PBS survived a turbulent year after losing federal funding, forcing CEO Paula Kerger to navigate a whirlwind of corporate outreach, congressional pressure, and even a lawsuit against the president. With 80% of the money going to local stations—many of which relied on it for half their budget—the cuts triggered layoffs, canceled ASL programming, and urgent scrambles to fund kids’ shows. Yet, amid the crisis, PBS launched the Bridge Fund to cushion local stations and saw a surge of public support: a million new members, most donating monthly. Kerger’s message? If you care about public…
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