Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts 'shortsighted,' but vows 'we will continue'
July 17, 2025
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as posted by the channelCongress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ken Burns. His documentaries covered subjects like the Civil War, baseball, Vietnam, country music and more.
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