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Ken Burns Decries Congress's Threat to Public Media Funding

7/5/2025

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Filmmaker Ken Burns passionately condemned Congress's plan to slash federal funding for public media, labeling it "foolhardy." He underscored PBS's essential contribution to storytelling and education, especially in rural areas. With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, Burns urges a deeper appreciation of America's complex history.

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Filmmaker Ken Burns passionately condemned Congress's plan to slash federal funding for public media, labeling it "foolhardy." He underscored PBS's essential contribution to storytelling and education, especially in rural areas. With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, Burns urges a deeper appreciation of America's complex history.