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Emmy Chairman Slams Congress Over CPB Defunding

9/15/2025

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At the Emmy Awards, Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego criticized Congress for defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
He noted CPB's importance in supporting local stations and delivering emergency alerts.
Abrego warned that CPB's closure would result from Congress's decision, eliciting boos from the audience.
He emphasized storytelling's ability to unite people and called for diverse voices in television.
Abrego urged the industry to ensure culture benefits everyone, not just the privileged.

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At the Emmy Awards, Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego criticized Congress for defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
He noted CPB's importance in supporting local stations and delivering emergency alerts.
Abrego warned that CPB's closure would result from Congress's decision, eliciting boos from the audience.
He emphasized storytelling's ability to unite people and called for diverse voices in television.
Abrego urged the industry to ensure culture benefits everyone, not just the privileged.