The closure of the nonprofit responsible for funding public media organizations such as PBS and NPR has left some wondering how local stations, like GBH and WBUR in Massachusetts, might be affected.

After more than half a century in operation, the nonprofit responsible for funding public media giants NPR and PBS will dissolve following millions in budget cuts spurred by the Trump administration.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has voted to dissolve after nearly 60 years. The decision was prompted by a complete cut of federal funding and sustained political attacks. While PBS and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After more than half a century in operation, the nonprofit responsible for funding public media giants NPR and PBS will dissolve ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is dissolving itself after Congress rescinded all of its federal funding, leaving local educational television supporters wondering what comes next. The ...

Arlington, VA; January 7, 2026 — PBS made the following comment after the board of directors at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting officially voted to dissolve. "For over half a century, the ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPR) will shut down after its board voted to dissolve the organization, marking a major shift in federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of public TV and ...

WASHINGTON — The board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has now formally voted to dissolve the organization after Congress and President Donald Trump rolled back federal funding last year, ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to dissolve after nearly 60 years due to federal funding cuts and political pressure. The dissolution follows an executive order and a bill signed by ...