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Congressional Defunding Threat Could Devastate NPR and PBS
Following renewed Republican efforts to defund public broadcasting, a resurfaced internal NPR report reveals that eliminating federal support could lead to widespread station closures and listener losses. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) currently receives $535 million, funding distributed to 1,500 NPR and PBS stations — already secured through 2027. However, a 2011 internal NPR report, now public, warned that loss of CPB funding could eliminate $240 million in support and shutter up to 180 local stations, disproportionately affecting rural and underserved regions. NPR CEO Katherine Maher emphasized at a recent event that federal funds are crucial to maintaining broadcast infrastructure in remote areas and ensuring nationwide representation in news reporting. Read More (Nieman Lab Rating)
Meta Faces Growing Fines Globally; Seeks U.S. Government Support
Meta is facing escalating international regulatory pressure, including new fines from Turkey for not complying with orders to remove protest-related content. This follows over $2 billion in fines since November 2024 from authorities in Italy, Ireland, and the EU over tax violations and privacy breaches. Meta is reportedly seeking support from the Trump administration to challenge what it sees as disproportionate penalties targeting U.S. tech firms. The FCC and top officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have voiced criticism of EU digital laws. CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears to be aligning more closely with the Trump administration as a strategic move to mitigate future regulatory threats abroad. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)
Steve Kornacki Departs MSNBC for Full-Time Role at NBC News
Longtime MSNBC political analyst Steve Kornacki is transitioning to NBC News in a broader on-air role. Best known for his election coverage and data-driven presentations on the “big board,” Kornacki will now appear across NBC platforms including “NBC Nightly News” and “Today,” and will also contribute to NBC Sports. His move comes as MSNBC bolsters its reporting team ahead of Comcast’s plans to spin off its cable assets. Kornacki has been a mainstay at MSNBC since before the 2012 election and is widely recognized for his expertise in election data and political analysis. Read More (The Hill Rating)
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