The Latest Breaking News from PBS

Not even Elmo is safe from lay-off culture

Luckily, Elmo still has a job. For now.

The Mary Sue · May 9, 2025

'Elmo sad': Sesame Street star 'fired' in viral LinkedIn post after Trump cuts PBS Kids funding

Elmo being ‘laid off’ sparks outcry as Sesame Street caught in political crossfire over US education grants

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

The attack on public broadcasting is part of a growing threat to press freedom and democracy

In a disturbing parallel between two countries, President Donald Trump’s recent attack on the two largest public broadcasters in the United States mirrors threats to Canada’s own public broadcaster that were recently dodged by the electoral defeat of Conservative Pierre Poilievre.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

What to Stream: 'Poker Face,' Blake Shelton, the spy thriller 'Black Bag' and Vince Vaughn

The popular whodunit series “Poker Face” starring Natasha Lyonne returning for its second season and Steven Soderbergh’s sleek and lean spy thriller “Black Bag” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Trump news at a glance: President says he will not seek a third term

Trump says he ‘doesn’t know’ if he has to uphold constitutional due process and won’t rule out using military force to take Greenland – key US politics stories from 4 May at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 5, 2025

How to watch VE Day 80 online from anywhere – flypast, concert, TV channel, schedule

The historic 80th anniversary commemorations bring poignant stories from the last World War II veterans in a powerful tribute to peace. Here's how to watch VE Day celebrations online wherever you are.

TechRadar · May 4, 2025

NPR and PBS push back against Trump’s order to cut funding: ‘This could be devastating’

PBS’s Paula Kerger and NPR’s Katherine Maher say they’re looking at legal options to defend against White House

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025

NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on a street at the top of a ridge trying to get cell service last fall was Blue Ridge Public Radio

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

PBS chief slams Trump's executive order to cut funds to broadcaster as unlawful

The move against PBS and NPR comes as Trump's administration has been working to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Euronews · May 2, 2025

Trump Tries To Defund NPR and PBS by Executive Order

A new executive order would keep the Corporation for Public Broadcasting alive while telling it to cut off the two biggest public broadcasting networks. Get ready for a legal fight.

Reason · May 2, 2025