Lyndon B. Johnson initiated the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 1967 to enhance cultural and educational programming for the public. He believed broadcasting should enrich people's spirits and noted the importance of airwaves belonging to all. In contrast, modern critiques from figures like Newt Gingrich and Donald Trump have claimed public media is biased and politically motivated, calling for cuts and privatization. Recent legislative actions have substantial impacts, including rescinding over a billion dollars from C.P.B. funding, indicating a shift in the political landscape regarding public broadcasting.
When Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, he emphasized broadcasting’s purpose as enriching man’s spirit and serving all Americans through non-commercial programming.
The modern critique of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting challenges its bias, with figures like Newt Gingrich and Donald Trump arguing for its defunding and privatization.
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