Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges NPR, PBS funding amid bias allegations

During a recent House DOGE subcommittee hearing, PBS and NPR executives faced intense scrutiny from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans, who accused the broadcasters of leftist bias and called for defunding. Greene branded the organizations 'radical left-wing echo chambers' and criticized their use of taxpayer money. In response, NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger defended their programming as politically balanced and essential for public benefit, citing their audience's broad support. Although a federal funding bill signed by President Trump earlier this month allocates $535 million to public broadcasting through 2027, Greene's efforts signal ongoing GOP opposition. The hearing, characterized as a potential 'theatrical performance,' reflects a growing partisan divide over public media funding. Local public broadcasting stations are mobilizing grassroots support in light of these challenges to their financial stability.