CEOs of NPR and PBS are set to appear before a House subcommittee to address concerns of political bias at public broadcasters. The Republican-led effort to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has raised questions about the use of federal funds for NPR and PBS. The hearing, titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable,” will feature PBS President Paula Kerger and NPR CEO Katherine Maher. Critics argue that the programming on NPR and PBS is liberal-leaning and question the need for government funding. Senator John Kennedy and Rep. Scott Perry have introduced legislation to cut funding for the CPB. The hearing comes as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr investigates corporate underwriting at NPR and PBS stations, claiming violations of federal laws and policies. NPR and PBS receive a small percentage of their funding from the government, with NPR reaching 43 million listeners weekly and PBS offering a range of programming from news to children’s shows. The discussion around political bias at public broadcasters highlights the ongoing debate over the role of federal funds in supporting media outlets.
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