Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to Hold Board Meeting Amidst Wind-down of Operations
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the Corporation for public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 9th, and Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. This meeting occurs as the CPB begins winding down operations following the rescission of federal funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The public session of the meeting will be held from 9:30 – 9:45 am ET on Tuesday, December 9th.
Background on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Established by Congress in 1967, the CPB has served as a crucial funding source for public media in the United States. It has supported over 1,500 locally managed public television and radio stations nationwide, playing a vital role in providing educational and informational programming. https://www.cpb.org/about
Meeting Agenda
The draft agenda for the December 9th and 10th meeting includes the following items:
* approval of Minutes (public and executive sessions)
* Chair’s Remarks
* President’s remarks
* Update on CPB Grants to Public Media System
* resolution regarding Board Meeting Dates
* Updates on Contractual,Financial and Legal Matters requiring advice of Counsel (executive session)
Public Access to the Meeting
With the exception of the executive session,the public can access the meeting proceedings through conference call or in-person attendance. Audio recordings of the public sessions will be made available on the CPB website (https://www.cpb.org) following the meeting. Individuals interested in listening to or attending the meeting are encouraged to contact CPB at ocsec@cpb.org for detailed instructions.
Funding Rescission and Future of Public Broadcasting
The recent rescission of federal funding presents a significant challenge to the future of public broadcasting in the U.S. The CPB is currently in the process of responsibly managing the wind-down of its operations.This situation raises questions about the long-term sustainability of public media and the potential impact on programming and services available to communities across the country. Further details regarding the CPB’s wind-down process can be found on their website. https://www.cpb.org/news
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* CPB Wind-Down
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