Archive · 5 Sep 2025
PBS Announces Further Cuts Due to Funding Loss
PBS, which provides shows to public TV stations, is losing money because the government cut its funding.
This led to PBS cutting its budget and laying off nearly 100 staff members.
Money for shows like NewsHour and PBS Kids has disappeared.
PBS is trying to save money by stopping raises, not hiring new people, and limiting travel.
Because of the funding cut, the organization that gives money to public media, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, is shutting down.
PBS is laying off staff and cutting its budget due to a loss of federal funding.
Nearly 100 positions have been eliminated in total.
Congress voted to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media.
PBS implemented cost-saving measures including hiring freezes and travel restrictions.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down by the end of the year due to the funding cuts.
- Who
- PBS and its member stations.
- What
- Announced job cuts and budget reductions due to loss of federal funding.
- When
- Layoffs were announced on Thursday, with Congress rescinding funding in July.
- Where
- PBS stations across America.
- Why
- Due to the loss of federal funding.
- Affected Staff
- 34 staff members notified of layoffs; nearly 100 positions eliminated total
- Funding Cuts
- $35 million reduction in station dues
- Funding Source
- Federal funding rescinded by Congress in July
- PBS Response
- Travel restrictions, hiring freezes, paused pay increases
- Key Programs
- NewsHour, PBS Kids, Ready to Learn
- Budget Reduction
- PBS budget cut by 21%
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- To shut down by end of the year