[T]he Senate passed the bill, acceding to Trump's demand to cancel funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides money for KUCB and stations like it all over the country that serve listeners in remote areas -- many in Alaska reachable only by plane, boat or, in the winter, ice bridge. That has left 245 public broadcasting grantees in rural communities -- including 27 stations in Alaska -- at risk of going off the air.
And, fwiw, and thank-you once again to MSGT for showing me this rating site ....
PBS NewsHour -- Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com
... Overall, we rate PBS NewsHour as slightly Left-Center Biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left and High for factual reporting due to a reasonable fact checking record. ...
Wow, High for factual reporting.
How might that compare to some apparent MAGA-favored sites?
Well, let's look at the news site chosen to provide the news for Voice of America...
Right-wing One America News to provide newsfeed to Voice of America (May 2025)
www.reuters.com
One America News Network (OAN) " Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com
... Overall, we rate One America News Questionable based on far-right bias, lack of sourcing, promotion of conspiracy theories, and propaganda, as well as numerous failed fact checks. OAN is not a credible news source. ...
And fwiw, and out from left field ...
Champs - Tequila (1958)
www.youtube.com
The Champs
en.wikipedia.org
... The Champs are an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged 1958 instrumental single "Tequila".[1][2]
The group took their name from that of Gene Autry's horse, Champion,[2] and was formed by studio executives at Autry's Challenge Records[3] to record a B-side for the Dave Burgess single "Train to Nowhere".
The intended throwaway track became more famous than its A-side, as "Tequila" went to No. 1 in just three weeks,[2] ...
Band members ...
Jim Seals -- saxophone (born Oct 17, 1942, Sidney, Texas, died June 6, 2022)
Dash Crofts -- drums
Later band members included Glen Campbell,[10] ...
So, Seals & Crofts, and Glen Campbell?
It just shows the ignorance that Pres Trump seems to want to engender in his cult.
you are funny.
At least six people self-identifying themselves as National Public Radio employees have collectively given $2,560 to Democrats in the past five years, according to campaign finance data.
NPR's own internal policy prohibits political contributions, but the network maintains that none of the six employees were required to abide by the ethical guidelines.
www.heritage.org
LOL sure.
If its independent then why does it need government funding, any funding would be seen in China or Russia, as propaganda, but here its "free press".
Feel free to explain rather then deflect or accuse.
@#19 ... How much have Fox News employees given to Republicans in the past 5 years? ...
Good question.
fwiw ...
Fox News (foxnews.com) " Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com
... Overall, we rate Fox News right biased based on editorial positions that align with the right and Questionable due to the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, the use of poor sources, and numerous false claims and failed fact checks. Straight news reporting from beat reporters is generally fact-based and accurate, which earns them a Mixed factual rating. ...
Fox News (foxnews.com) " Bias and Credibility
#25: Republicans sure know how to elevate the quality of life of everyday Americans. I imagine public libraries will suffer next. States, cities, and counties will have less money for libraries in the future if they are forced by the "BBB" to spend their dwindling local resources on feeding or housing people: action.everylibrary.org
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