Summary
Congress is thinking about taking back one billion dollars it had set aside for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This group helps fund TV and radio stations that are not for profit. Ken Burns, a well-known filmmaker, talked about what this might mean for PBS, a public TV network.
Key Facts
- Congress is considering canceling one billion dollars in funding.
- This money was originally approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting supports public media like TV and radio stations.
- Ken Burns, a famous filmmaker, discussed the issue and its effects on PBS.
- Ken Burns is known for making documentaries about topics like the Civil War and Vietnam.
