WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced Thursday that it will begin winding down operations ahead of a complete shutdown scheduled for January 2026, following a steep funding cut by Congress.
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The CPB, created by Congress in 1967 to promote and support public broadcasting across the United States, currently funds and helps operate more than a thousand public radio and television stations, including National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Last month, Congress voted to eliminate nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding for the CPB, effectively ending the organization’s ability to sustain operations. The decision marks a significant shift in federal media policy and is expected to have far-reaching impacts on public media outlets nationwide.
“Without federal support, the Corporation cannot continue to operate at its current level and must begin an orderly wind-down,” the CPB said in a statement.
The organization said it is working with its partners to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions to local public media services.
NPR and PBS have not yet announced how the loss of CPB funding will affect their programming and operations.
Wonderful news! May all the woke retards be laid off. They can clean hotel rooms and pick crops.