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Thousands protest Czech government's public media overhaul after rushed vote: Thousands protested in Prague on Sunday after government lawmakers gave initial ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/thousands-protest-czech-governments-public-media-overhaul-after-rushed-vote-2026-10-25/
What next for Serbia's election winners?: Serbia's Student List movement won an emphatic election victory last weekend, but what comes next for the ...
rte.ie/news/2026/1101/1597425-serbia-politics/
expats.cz Oct 26
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s public media funding dispute has spilled onto the streets
expats.cz/czech-news/article/explained-why-czechia-s-public-media-funding-dispute-has-spilled-onto-the-streets
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died: One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the ...
npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-5556931/noah-adams-all-things-considered-has-died
TVP World Oct 23
Press freedom fears mount as Czech government pushes public media revamp: The proposed overhaul would cut funding for public broadcasters by around 15% and make ...
tvpworld.com/96094133/czech-government-fast-tracks-public-media-funding-overhaul
‘It’s just so dangerous’: Why people keep dying at the St. Louis city jail: A Marshall Project and St. Louis Public Radio analysis shows the top causes of death ...
stlpr.org/law-order/2026-10-21/st-louis-city-jail-detainee-deaths
Attorney General's office finds use of force "justfied" in fatal shooting of Senatobia toddler
mpbonline.org/blogs/news/attorney-general-finds-use-of-force-justfied-in-fatal-police-shooting-of-senatobia-toddler/
Anyone can see for themselves who the arsonists in France are. But public broadcasting insists: They are all students who are worried about education.
weltwoche.de/daily/wer-die-brandstifter-in-frankreich-sind-kann-jeder-selbst-sehen-aber-der-oeffentlich-rechtliche-rundfunk-haelt-daran-fest-das-sind-alles-schueler-die-sich-sorgen-um-die-bildung-machen/
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Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years: Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour has announced she will leave CNN in June 2027, ending a 43-year career ...
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Key FactsChristiane Amanpour Announces CNN Departure for June 2027
Oct 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Amanpour, 68, has hosted her eponymous international interview program since 2009, reducing it to several weekly broadcasts in January 2025.
- From January 2027, the program is set to air weekly before ending in May.
- She plans to continue reporting and traveling worldwide for CNN through June 2027.
- “Amanpour & Company” will end in December, while she continues “The Ex Files” with Jamie Rubin through Global.
Remember: always be truthful, not neutral.— Christiane Amanpour, in her statement announcing her departure from CNN.
Yle's Puppy Live goes international as Dutch public broadcaster Buys rights: The broadcaster plans to adapt Yle's popular puppy livestream ...
yle.fi/a/74-20251859
Trump Cancels Livestream of Firing Squad Execution After Fierce Backlash: Polling released before the announcement found only 18 percent of Americans support the ...
truthout.org/articles/trump-cancels-livestream-of-firing-squad-execution-after-fierce-backlash/
OpinionTrump should fear the BBC. Instead he’s picked a fight – and he seems to be losing
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/15/donald-trump-bbc-lawsuit-public-broadcaster-truth-power-noels-house-party
Out of Orbán’s shadow, Hungary tries to reset how the public gets its news: Under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungary hollowed out many public media outlets ...
csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1013/hungary-public-media-orban-criticism-journalism
New York Public Radio CEO Christy Tanner Steps Down: CEO Christy Tanner is stepping down from New York Public Radio. Jenna Weiss-Berman ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/new-york-public-radio-ceo-christy-tanner-1236729121/
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The far-right AfD wants to abolish public broadcasting in Germany. Will Saxony-Anhalt be the beginning of the end for its established media? ... Show more
The end of the world has yet to reach Spain’s Sol square: A sprawling encampment with a life of its own has managed to turn a housing crisis that used to only ...
english.elpais.com/international/2026-10-05/the-end-of-the-world-has-yet-to-reach-spains-sol-square.html
First Amendment concerns mount as Alabama’s Gulf of America law kicks in: Deviating from the law may result in disciplinary action or termination of employees ...
al.com/news/2026/10/first-amendment-concerns-mount-as-alabamas-gulf-of-america-law-kicks-in.html
Colombia RTVC Is US$45 Million Short of 2026 Forecast: Colombia's public broadcaster RTVC had collected two thirds of its 2026 revenue forecast by August ...
riotimesonline.com/colombia-rtvc-148-billion-shortfall-2026/
Governor Ivey removes 5 Alabama Public Television commissioners amid controversy: Gov. Kay Ivey has terminated five Alabama Public Television Commissioners ...
al.com/news/2026/10/governor-ivey-removes-5-alabama-public-television-commissioners-amid-controversy.html
First Amendment concerns mount as Alabama’s Gulf of America law kicks in: Deviating from the law may result in disciplinary action or termination of employees ...
al.com/news/2026/10/first-amendment-concerns-mount-as-alabamas-gulf-of-america-law-kicks-in.html
BBC Alba funding crisis as ScotGov demands broadcasting powers: Ministers demand fairer BBC ALBA funding and devolved broadcasting powers, warning Gaelic is too ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26588894.bbc-alba-funding-crisis-scotgov-demands-broadcasting-powers/
ksut.org Sep 29
Lawmakers call for transparency of approvals process for data centers on public lands
ksut.org/2026-09-28/lawmakers-call-for-transparency-of-approvals-process-for-data-centers-on-public-lands
State-funded Public Television of Armenia: Entertainment concert broadcast on September 27 was a mistake, we apologize
news.am/en/news/1064403
There is little state regulation of Flock cameras in Iowa. That could soon change.
iowapublicradio.org/political-news/2026-09-23/there-is-little-state-regulation-of-flock-cameras-in-iowa-that-could-soon-change
NL Times Sep 22
Dutch broadcasting company NPO warns for misleading casting e-mails for children: The Dutch public broadcasting company (NPO) has warned people to watch out for ...
nltimes.nl/2026/09/22/dutch-broadcasting-company-npo-warns-misleading-casting-e-mails-children
Eisenkot urges opposition party leaders to back his bid to unseat Netanyahu: The Yashar party leader told Kan Public Radio that the Shin Bet and Military ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-09-17/ty-article/.premium/eisenkot-urges-opposition-party-leaders-to-back-his-bid-to-unseat-netanyahu/000001a0-aeb6-de39-a1b9-bef69df20000
The ORF under Clemens Pig: The joys and burdens of cooperation: Austria's public broadcaster has a new leadership and is seeking renewal ...
falter.at/zeitung/20260915/lust-und-last-der-kooperation
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Two separate but similar efforts to throw out Wisconsin's congressional maps will face their next test Wednesday in front of the state Supreme Court ... Show more
What to know about 2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting cases
What to know about 2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting cases
Saarland: Abolish SR and privatize ZDF - | Criticism of State Minister Weimer: Media State Minister Weimer has floated a radical reform of public broadcasting in ...
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/nachrichten/politik/inland/saarland-sr-abschaffen-und-zdf-privatisieren-kritik-an-staatsminister-weimer_aid-154846601
ORF Foundation Board faces collapse: Expert panels presented proposals for the future of the ORF
sn.at/panorama/medien/orf-stiftungsrat-steht-vor-dem-aus-expertenrunden-praesentieren-vorschlaege-zur-zukunft-des-orf-art-672467
Science Friday Sep 11
Listen to the sounds of insects from 165 million years ago.
Using what they know about current-day insect vocalizations, a team of scientists created a Middle ... Show more
Reconstruction of an extinct soundscape reveals ultrasonic communication in the Jurassic | PNAS
Reconstruction of an extinct soundscape reveals ultrasonic communication in the Jurassic | PNAS
Science Friday Sep 04
Almost everyone who eats this mushroom has the same hallucination: lots of tiny people.🧑🤝🧑 👬 👭
Biologist Colin Domnauer devoted his PhD to figuring out why ... Show more
Former Kentucky Governor Arrested While Playing an Extra in Christian Movie Production
mediaite.com/media/news/former-kentucky-governor-arrested-while-playing-an-extra-in-christian-movie-production/
Congress Didn’t Just Defund Public Media, It Defunded the Emergency Alert: The stations going dark this year aren’t NPR tote-bag liberalism. In much of rural ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/public-media-fund-emergency-alert-1236689608/
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Regulator urges Min. to withdraw broadcaster’s public recognition after Hitler praise
nltimes.nl/2026/09/03/regulator-urges-min-withdraw-broadcasters-public-recognition-hitler-praise
Entertainment Tonight Sep 03
Cassandra Wilson, a GRAMMY-winning jazz singer, has died. She was 70. Cassandra's longtime manager confirmed her death to jazz public radio station ... Show more
In pictures: After Dolly’s passing, Nashville mourns its queen: Flowers, handwritten remembrances and other tributes have been piling up at de facto Dolly Parton ...
wpln.org/post/in-pictures-after-dollys-passing-nashville-mourns-its-queen/
NL Times Aug 26
MPs accuse ON! of normalizing Hitler ideology in controversial clip: MPs from PRO, CDA and D66 are calling for broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) to be ...
nltimes.nl/2026/08/26/mps-accuse-normalizing-hitler-ideology-controversial-clip
Archibald: Alabama execution of Big Bird gets temporary stay: "Get out of here, you little red menace!"
al.com/news/2026/08/archibald-alabama-execution-of-big-bird-gets-temporary-stay.html
Louis S. Goldberg, longtime Maryland Public Television employee, dies: Louis Goldberg, a Maryland Public Television video editor who worked on "Wall Street ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/08/25/louis-goldberg-obituary-mpt/
NL Times Aug 25
Broadcasters won’t say if they’ll go for Eurovision after AVROTROS pulls out: Dutch public broadcasters will not say whether any of them will cover the 2027 ...
nltimes.nl/2026/08/25/broadcasters-wont-say-theyll-go-eurovision-avrotros-pulls
EXCLUSIVE: 5, the UK public broadcasting network owned by Paramount, is being taken to court by an established supplier over the demise of a crime drama series ... Show more
"Different for my family here on out": loved ones remember Nolan Wells on his 19th birthday
mpbonline.org/blogs/news/different-for-my-family-here-on-out-community-remembers-nolan-wells-on-19th-birthday/
Alabama Public Television Commission sets special meeting to vote on controversial survey funding
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/alabama-public-television-commission-sets-special-meeting-to-vote-on-controversial-survey-funding.html
Shae Hopkins retires as KET’s CEO after 17 years of growth and political heat: Shae Hopkins is retiring after 17 years as executive director and CEO of Kentucky ...
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316936522.html
Pols & Politics: Wu wants to gut law tempering property tax increases: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is making waves after expressing in recent public radio ...
bostonherald.com/2026/08/16/pols-politics-wu-wants-to-gut-law-tempering-property-tax-increases/
Swedish Hollywood actor Joel Kinnaman has said he was prevented from speaking on Swedish public radio about his experiences with what he called “mind ... Show more
Journalist Oren Nahari dies at 70 after battle with ALS: Nahari was a news editor for Channel One and hosted a radio program called “Saturday with Oren Nahari” ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-905377
Federal authorities arrest three over alleged violent threats in connection with Nolan Wells case
mpbonline.org/blogs/news/nolan-wells-august-updates/
Hungary faces record heat, nuclear fears and a public media scandal ahead of August presidential vote (Day 87 of the Tisza government)
euobserver.com/231663/hungary-faces-record-heat-nuclear-fears-and-a-public-media-scandal-ahead-of-august-presidential-vote-day-87-of-the-tisza-government/
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
npr.org/2026/07/26/nx-s1-5884022/pbs-npr-public-radio-tv-funding-trump
Litigation expected from family of Nolan Wells as attorneys outline next steps in investigation
mpbonline.org/blogs/news/lawsuit-expected-in-response-to-death-of-nolan-wells/
The PBS family is mourning the passing of one of its own. Sylvia Bugg has died.
Sylvia most recently served as chief programming executive and general manager ... Show more
KZYX moves 90-foot Ukiah radio tower to accommodate neighbors: A 90-foot radio tower first approved by the city of Ukiah five years ago for KZYX's new ...
pressdemocrat.com/2026/07/24/kzyx-installs-90-foot-radio-tower-in-ukiah/
Alabama Public Television Commission will use ‘rainy day’ funds for controversial survey
al.com/news/2026/07/alabama-public-television-commission-will-use-rainy-day-funds-for-controversial-survey.html
Den of Geek Jul 08
Owen Wilson’s Dad Gave Monty Python Their American Break: Another win for public broadcasting
cracked.com/article_46565_owen-wilsons-dad-gave-monty-python-their-american-break.html
What does the Sky and ITV deal mean for British TV?: Sky is taking over ITV’s media and entertainment arm – which covers terrestrial TV channels ITV1, ITV2, ITV4 ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/what-does-the-sky-and-itv-deal-mean-for-british-tv-8779640
Key FactsLiberia’s Deputy Speaker Fallah Retracts Spoon Talk Remarks
Jul 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fpa.news
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fpa.news
- Fallah apologized to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives and formally retracted remarks made during the June 28 Spoon Talk program.
- Representative Jacob Debee of Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #3 submitted a communication to Plenary on Tuesday seeking a retraction and an investigation into the public comments.
- Plenary referred the matter to House leadership for review.
- Fallah said the remarks were made in good faith without intent to mislead, malign, or undermine Koon, and emphasized their longstanding personal relationship.
I wish to state clearly that my comments on Spoon Talk regarding my friend, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, were made in good faith and without any intent to mislead, malign, or undermine. I hereby retract them and offer my sincere apology.— Fallah's public statement on social media addressing concerns over remarks about Speaker Koon and retracting them.
Science Friday Jul 03
If you hear “colonial America” and “science,” one name probably comes to mind: Ben Franklin. But he wasn’t the only one looking at the world in new ways!
In ... Show more
Key FactsDebate Ignited by BR’s 'Modest Fashion' TV Segment
Jun 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- A Bavarian broadcaster’s report on 'Modest Fashion' at a Nuremberg boutique triggered significant backlash.
- The shop owner’s husband compared women to smartphones, drawing accusations of objectification.
- CSU Secretary Martin Huber condemned the analogy and called for a prompt response from ARD.
- The broadcaster defended the segment as showcasing a global fashion trend rooted in diverse religious communities.
That such statements go unchallenged in a public-service broadcast is completely unacceptable.— Martin Huber, CSU General Secretary, commenting to Bild about the BR/ARD report on Modest Fashion.
Yeni Safak English Jun 25
Denmark is considering a nationwide ban on the public broadcasting of the Islamic call to prayer, known as the adhan, as the government reviews whether such ... Show more
Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence: Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/22/czech-public-media-staff-strike-citing-government-threat-to-independence
dpaq.de Jun 22
Czech public broadcasters strike over planned media reform: Many Czech television programmes began with a one-minute delay and presenters dressed in black on ...
app.ekkow.com/1441698852084859786
OpinionN.J. handed MSU public TV without fixing the laws that could doom it | Opinion : Montclair State University takes over NJ public TV amid financial, governance ...
nj.com/opinion/2026/06/nj-handed-msu-public-tv-without-fixing-the-laws-that-could-doom-it-opinion.html
Marchers in Prague protest government's public media funding changes: Thousands marched in Prague on Sunday to protest against the Czech government's planned ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/marchers-prague-protest-governments-public-media-funding-changes-2026-06-21/
Report: Washington cold storage warehouse fire caused health and environmental issues years before Boyle Heights blaze
dailynews.com/2026/06/21/report-washington-cold-storage-warehouse-fire-caused-health-and-environmental-issues-years-before-boyle-heights-blaze/
Thousands rally in Prague against government’s public broadcasting overhaul plan: Critics say the plan to fund public radio and TV from the state budget would ...
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3357844/thousands-rally-prague-against-governments-public-broadcasting-overhaul-plan
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BBC TV Licences cut from £180 to £90 with rule households 'only just learned': A standard TV licence costs £180 per year.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/bbc-tv-licences-cut-180-34159645
'TV licence has to be scrapped,' Dáil told: Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty says the Government must choose between 'chasing people through the courts' ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865168.html
The Globe and Mail Jun 18
OpinionCBC needs wholesale change, not just a tweaking of its mandate: Faced with the demise of Hockey Night in Canada, the public broadcaster needs to rethink its ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-cbc-needs-changes-hockey-night-in-canada-coverage-bias/
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ARD, ZDF and Co.: Public broadcasters on a cost-cutting course: In recent weeks, reports of the cancellation of popular programs on public broadcasting have ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/tv/id_101284582/ard-zdf-und-co-oeffentlich-rechtliche-auf-sparkurs.html
OpinionAfrophobia, social media platforms and the 30 June deadline: At a time when misinformation and hate can spread rapidly online, public vigilance and responsible ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-16-when-misinformation-becomes-a-weapon-afrophobia-social-media-and-30-june-/
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Charlotte will pick mayor finalists by Thursday. These 4 could be among them: Charlotte City Council will choose five finalists to interview on Thursday to ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316136428.html
‘No plate? No problem’: High-tech cameras capture more than license plates: Automatic license plate readers from Flock compile wide-ranging data and pull records ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315990932.html
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Fishel: What Andy Rooney might say about the downfall of ‘60 Minutes’: What is happening at CBS is not an isolated incident.
pressdemocrat.com/2026/06/12/fishel-what-andy-rooney-might-say-about-the-downfall-of-60-minutes/
Yeti co-founder tied to Big Bend ranch aiding border wall construction: Public records connect Ryan Seiders to Moody Bennett Ranch. Officials say the ranch ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/austin-yeti-big-bend-wall-construction-22302379.php
Disney+, Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO Team on Local ‘Werewolves’ Adaptation ‘Wolven’
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-plus-dutch-broadcaster-werewolves-adaptation-wolven-1236616279/
Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a 3-year high last month, up 4.2% annually.
The Labor Department said the cost of energy was responsible for much of ... Show more
