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PBS & NPR at Risk? Why the CPB Shut-Down Is All Over the Internet


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Is public broadcasting under threat? The internet is buzzing about the possible shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which could reshape everything from Sesame Street to Morning Edition. In this episode of Trending Unpacked, we unpack what CPB actually does, why it’s being targeted and what losing it would mean for public media.


📺 We explore:

  • What CPB funds and why it matters
  • Political backlash, budget threats, and cultural implications
  • How TikTok and X users are fighting to #SavePBS and #DefendNPR


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