CPB Votes to Dissolve Amid Congressional Funding Cuts
January 5, 2026
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has supported PBS and NPR for over 58 years, has voted to dissolve following significant cuts in federal funding approved by Congress.
CPB President and CEO Patricia Harrison explained that the decision aims to "protect the integrity of the public media system," asserting that dissolving the organization is a strategic move to prevent its vulnerability to further financial attacks.
This development marks a pivotal moment in public broadcasting, raising concerns about the future of PBS and NPR programming that millions rely on for news, education, and entertainment.
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