News & Press

Explore the latest news stories and announcements highlighting the impact of the Public Media Bridge Fund support.

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In The News

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    Public Media Holds Its Apocalypse at Bay, for Now

    Though Congress cut $500 million from NPR and PBS stations, vanishingly few have closed their doors. Angst about their long-term future remains.

    The New York Times

  • Map of the United States filled with scattered one hundred dollar bills.

    Public Media Bridge Fund announces initial round of grants

    The Public Media Bridge Fund is awarding $26 million in its first round of grants to public media organizations that are most in need following the loss of federal funding earlier this year. 

    Current

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    Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

    John Oliver discusses the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans.

    Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

  • A woman in a black turtleneck speaking into a microphone in a radio studio, with a soundboard, computer monitors and soundproofing foam behind her.

    The Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations

    The Knight Foundation and other top organizations are aiming to provide $50 million to stabilize the stations most at risk from the recent federal government funding cuts.

    The New York Times

Announcements

January 29, 2026

Public Media Bridge Fund Announces Emergency Grant Programs

Programs designed to help restore and secure local public media service in the wake of immediate and unforeseen disruption

August 19, 2025

Launching the Public Media Bridge Fund

Public Media Company announces new Public Media Bridge Fund to secure public media service in at-risk communities.

December 9, 2025

Public Media Bridge Fund Awards $26 Million in Stabilization Grants for At-Risk Public Media Stations

More than 70 grantees — operating over 180 radio and television stations — nationwide will receive crucial funding in first wave of grants designed to sustain vital local news and cultural programming

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