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CPB Dissolves Amid Funding Cuts, Public Media's Future Uncertain

1/5/2026

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) dissolved January 5, 2026, after Congress eliminated federal funding at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump.
CPB cited protecting public media's integrity as the closure reason.
The decision triggered layoffs and budget crises at public stations nationwide.
CPB will distribute remaining funds and preserve its archives with the University of Maryland.
Ruby Calvert, CPB board chair, expressed hope that public media will endure.

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) dissolved January 5, 2026, after Congress eliminated federal funding at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump.
CPB cited protecting public media's integrity as the closure reason.
The decision triggered layoffs and budget crises at public stations nationwide.
CPB will distribute remaining funds and preserve its archives with the University of Maryland.
Ruby Calvert, CPB board chair, expressed hope that public media will endure.