Rep. Gwen Moore Decries GOP Efforts to Defund Public Broadcasting

The Value of Public Broadcasting

• 💡 Many grew up watching beloved PBS programs like Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.
• 📺 Other popular shows include Finding Your Roots and Frontline documentaries, all made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Republican Attacks on PBS

• 🎯 Republicans are actively attempting to defund and eliminate PBS, targeting cherished programs like Big Bird.
• 👶 The potential gutting of PBS would significantly impact children, as it provides crucial educational programming.

PBS Services and Reach

• 🌍 PBS offers free content that does not require expensive cable or streaming subscriptions.
• 🚨 PBS stations are vital for distributing emergency alerts, reaching 97% of households during natural disasters.

Consequences of Funding Cuts

• 📉 Devastating funding cuts proposed by Republicans could force many PBS stations, particularly those in rural areas, to close.
• ⚠️ These stations may be unable to fill the void left by such closures, impacting access to information and education.
• 🏛️ The CPB requires and deserves continued support from Congress to maintain its services.