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Idaho's Public Media Faces Tough Times: What's Next?

January 2, 2026

Idaho Public Television is in a tight spot. They're losing a big chunk of their money. About $2 million to be exact. That's a quarter of what they usually get from private donors. This is all because Congress, led by Republicans, decided to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. To d

politics

John Oliver's Take on Trump and Epstein's Emails

November 17, 2025

John Oliver, known for his sharp wit and political commentary, recently addressed the release of 20, 000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein's emails. Among the revelations, President Donald Trump was mentioned frequently, often in less than flattering terms. One email, in particular, caught Oliver's attention

politics

Finding Common Ground: A New Show Aims to Bridge America's Divide

November 6, 2025

In a time when America feels more divided than ever, a new TV show is stepping up to encourage meaningful conversations. "Balancing Act with John Katko" is a weekly series that aims to bring people together, despite their differences. The show is hosted by John Katko, a former Republican congressman

environment

A Billionaire's Deep-Sea Mission: Saving Science One Discovery at a Time

September 18, 2025

In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise

politics

Public Broadcasting at Risk: What's Next for PBS and NPR?

July 16, 2025

Public broadcasting in the U. S. is facing a serious threat. The Senate is considering a move to take back nearly $1. 1 billion that was already set aside for public media. This includes PBS and NPR, which have relied on federal funding for decades. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is

politics

Republican Lawmakers Challenge PBS and NPR in Heated Congress Meeting

March 27, 2025

A recent congressional hearing turned into a heated debate. Republicans took aim at PBS and NPR. They accused these public media giants of being biased and spreading false information. The hearing was organized by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She labeled PBS and NPR as "radical left-wing e

business

Chicago Media Undergoes Cutbacks: What's Next?

January 23, 2025

Chicago's media landscape is seeing significant changes. Chicago Public Media, the organization behind the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, is making some tough decisions to stay afloat. They recently announced voluntary buyouts for journalists at the Sun-Times and business employees at WBEZ. This move c

politics

President-Elect Trump's Swords at Public Media: NPR and PBS Brace for Impact

December 28, 2024

Public media like NPR and PBS are facing some serious heat. Donald Trump, soon to be president, has been openly criticizing US media, including calls to strip CBS of its broadcast license and refusing interviews with 60 Minutes. But it’s the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds org