DETROIT -- The head of PBS launched a spirited defense of public broadcasting, saying the organization would like to end reliance on federal funding if access for millions of Americans wasn't dependent on that money. She questioned whether targeting the CPB's budget makes sense since it is a "tiny tiny part of the (federal) budget." PBS receives $26 million for television programming from the CPB and member stations count on funding to help pay for content. Ms. Kerger said PBS understands the federal funding leads to heightened public scrutiny. She also countered suggestions that PBS's federal ties come with undue political pressure.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 25, 2017 09:40 UTC