05/05/2025
Fun fact: The Slowdown, The Splendid Table, Brains On! and so many other shows are produced by American Public Media! And, you may have seen the news coming out of Washington regarding the federal funding of public media. Last night, President Trump issued an Executive Order called “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media.” Earlier this week, three members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board were fired. And today President Trump released his FY26 Budget Proposal, which proposes the elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Public media audiences know how vital this federal funding is to support the news, music, and cultural programs you love. We offer these public services free and without paywalls because we stand by a fundamental belief that a vigorous and independent press is essential to ensure the functioning of a free society, and that public media provides unparalleled value to our society.
While the challenges are significant, you can make a difference. Take action today—contact your representatives, sign our petition, and make your voice heard. Visit americanpublicmedia.org/action to learn more about what you can do to help.