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Paula Kerger: PBS is Not Going Anywhere

Author
Charlie Sykes
Published
Sun 07 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/to-the-contrary/episodes/68bb3934b177a2f484e7eff3

Charlie Sykes sits down with Paula Kerger, the longest-serving president and CEO of PBS, to discuss the unprecedented defunding of public broadcasting. Kerger explains how the loss of federal support threatens hundreds of local stations, particularly in rural communities, and why this moment is a critical test for the future of public media. They also discuss the stakes for children’s programming, emergency alerts, and cultural projects as PBS seeks to survive on viewer and foundation support.

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