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PBS Premieres Ken Burns' Revolution Amid Funding Crisis

11/16/2025

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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) premiered Ken Burns' The American Revolution amid funding challenges tied to U.S. President Donald Trump's defunding of public broadcasting.
Paula Kerger, PBS chief executive officer, emphasized the series' significance and its aim to unite viewers by addressing historical truths and myths.
Rural stations face a heightened risk of closure, but emergency grants provide temporary relief.
Burns notes that understanding shared stories can help navigate current divisions.

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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) premiered Ken Burns' The American Revolution amid funding challenges tied to U.S. President Donald Trump's defunding of public broadcasting.
Paula Kerger, PBS chief executive officer, emphasized the series' significance and its aim to unite viewers by addressing historical truths and myths.
Rural stations face a heightened risk of closure, but emergency grants provide temporary relief.
Burns notes that understanding shared stories can help navigate current divisions.