In a time when America feels more divided than ever, a new TV show is stepping up to encourage meaningful conversations. "Balancing Act with John Katko" is a weekly series that aims to bring people together, despite their differences. The show is hosted by John Katko, a former Republican congressman who represented Central New York. He's known for his ability to work...
In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise be left high and dry. Her Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) has funded n...
Public broadcasting in the U. S. is facing a serious threat. The Senate is considering a move to take back nearly $1. 1 billion that was already set aside for public media. This includes PBS and NPR, which have relied on federal funding for decades. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is at the heart of this issue. It's an independent group created by Cong...
A recent congressional hearing turned into a heated debate. Republicans took aim at PBS and NPR. They accused these public media giants of being biased and spreading false information. The hearing was organized by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She labeled PBS and NPR as "radical left-wing echo chambers. " She claimed they publish skewed news and push LGBTQ+ ...
Chicago's media landscape is seeing significant changes. Chicago Public Media, the organization behind the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, is making some tough decisions to stay afloat. They recently announced voluntary buyouts for journalists at the Sun-Times and business employees at WBEZ. This move comes after struggling with financial issues in their unique nonprofit...
Public media like NPR and PBS are facing some serious heat. Donald Trump, soon to be president, has been openly criticizing US media, including calls to strip CBS of its broadcast license and refusing interviews with 60 Minutes. But it’s the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds organizations like PBS and NPR, that's really irked him. In April, Trump...