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Nation Mar 25

A look at the history of public media in the U.S. as Republicans target federal funding

By William Brangham, Sam Lane

Nation May 06

The Eternal Light
Newton Minow, former FCC chief and champion of public television, dies at 97

Newton N. Minow, who as Federal Communications Commission chief in the early 1960s famously proclaimed that network television was a "vast wasteland," died Saturday. He was 97.

By Tammy Webber, Associated Press

Arts May 07

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Newton Minow’s concern for children transformed TV. Here’s what he’d still change

60 years ago this Sunday — on May 9, 1961 — then Head of the FCC, Newton Minow, gave his first major speech, declaring U.S. television programming a "vast wasteland," because he saw the missed opportunities of what TV could…

Arts Oct 10

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How ‘Sesame Street’ is still supporting families, 50 years after its debut

November marks the 50th anniversary of public television’s “Sesame Street," a cultural landmark widely praised for its approach to children’s programming. But beyond the songs and fun, "Sesame Street" does some serious work for those in need, providing special support…

By Hari Sreenivasan

Economy Jan 19

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In Chapter 11 Filing, Kodak Tries to Develop New Vision for Survival

Eastman Kodak, a once-powerful American brand now struggling to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday. Hari Sreenivasan discusses the film pioneer's news with Julie Philipp, news director of WXXI Public Television in Rochester,…

Dec 09

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Take a Look Behind the Scenes at St. Paul’s Storied Penumbra Theatre

In Minnesota, St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre Company is putting on a production of "I Wish You Love," on the life and times of Nat King Cole. Twin Cities Public Television takes a look behind the scenes of the production and…

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Dec 08

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Occupy Movements in San Diego, Oklahoma City, Boise Dig in

The Occupy Movement stayed in the headlines this week as police broke up the San Francisco camp, but groups are digging in and holding up in many other places around the country. KPBS San Diego, OETA Oklahoma and Idaho Public…

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Nov 18

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For Wisconsin Gov. Walker, Tables Turn as Unions Push Recall Effort

The eyes of the nation were on the political firestorm in Wisconsin last winter when Republican Gov. Scott Walker took on the labor union representing the state's public employees. Wisconsin Public Television's Frederica Freyburg explores how the tables have since…

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Mar 17

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Actress, Playwright Aditi Brennan Kapil on Her Global, Local Influences

Minneapolis playwright, director and actor Aditi Brennan Kapil talks about the global elements and role of immigration in her work. The story was produced by Angie Prindle of "MN Original" on Twin Cities Public Television.

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Feb 22

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Viewers Voice Thoughts on PBS Relevance Debate

Jeffrey Brown provides an update on a discussion over the relevancy of PBS, which was sparked by a Feb. 17 New York Times article entitled "Is PBS Still Necessary?" To date, the Online NewsHour has posted some 6,000 viewer comments…

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