Greene calls for ‘complete and total’ defunding of NPR, PBS
In a DOGE panel hearing that hit on Sesame Street and Hunter Biden’s laptop, Republicans grilled public media heads, accusing ...
As Republicans Denounce NPR and PBS, Democrats Mock Hearing
The leaders of the biggest public media networks in the United States defended their programming in a hearing on funding for ...
What's happening on 'Sesame Street'? Elmo, Big Bird and friends face uphill battle amid budget cuts and congressional spotlight
The long-running children’s show, which first introduced young audiences to Big Bird, Bert and Ernie in 1969, is in the midst ...
Elmo and Elon Musk Are Cited as GOP Lawmakers Grill PBS and NPR
Congressional Republicans laced into PBS and NPR on Wednesday as public broadcasting executives defended their programming ...
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‘Fire Elon, save Elmo’: Democrats mock Republican hysteria over PBS and NPR in DOGE committee hearing
Greg Casar, with a “Fire Elon, Save Elmo” sign behind him ... Stephen Lynch, “all for the unforgivable sin of teaching the alphabet to low-income families’ children and providing ...
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NPR, PBS honchos face tense grilling by GOP lawmakers over biased coverage, taxpayer funding
asked Kerger, "Is Elmo now or has he ever been a member of ... saying PBS has committed the "sin" of teaching the alphabet to children. "If shame was still a thing, this hearing would be shameful ...
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PBS, NPR Chiefs on Hot Seat Over Perceived Bias
Rep. Stephen Lynch (D., Mass.) called the hearing shameful and chastised the subcommittee for “going after Elmo and Cookie Monster all for the sin of teaching the alphabet to low-income children.” ...
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GOP Lawmakers Warn PBS And NPR CEOs They Want To Defund Public Media — Update
While past battles have seen Big Bird, Elmo and other characters rallying support on Capitol Hill, public media outlets have enjoyed bipartisan support, as lawmakers look to the value of their ...