NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
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U.S. isn't seeing same Epstein reckoning as Europe
Some lawmakers in the U.S. are demanding more accountability for Americans linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the wake of former Prince Andrew's arrest. NPR investigations correspondent Joseph Shapiro, who wrote a piece comparing the U.S. and European responses, joins to discuss.
From the archives: NPR's Susan Stamberg
Susan Stamberg, one of the leading voices of National Public Radio and the longtime host of "All Things Considered," died on Oct. 16, 2025 at age 87. In this May 2, 2021 "Sunday Morning" report, Faith Salie talked with Stamberg (the first female host of a national news broadcast) and other NPR luminaries, including Audie Cornish, Eric Deggans and Ira Glass, about the network's first 50 years.
PBS cuts nearly 100 employees after loss of federal funding
PBS layoffs follow congressional vote this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting.
PBS slashes budget by 21% following congressional funding cuts
The PBS board voted to cut its budget by 21% on Wednesday, a month after Congress stripped away its federal funding.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end operations after federal cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit that provides funds to public radio and TV stations, including NPR and PBS.
Rep. Joyce Beatty on public broadcasting cuts
NPR's news chief has announced that she is stepping down just days after Congress approved more than $1 billion in cuts to public media. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio joins "The Takeout" with her perspective.
How cuts to public broadcasting impacts kids
The House approved a spending package last week that would slash about $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting. Susan Goldberg, the President and CEO of GBH, joins with more details on how kids around the U.S. will be impacted by the cuts.
Public broadcasting cuts and rural areas
The potential loss of just more than $1 billion in federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could impact the operations of smaller, rural-area NPR and PBS stations the most. Karen Hua reports.
NPR CEO: Cuts could be "a real risk to the public safety of the country"
The rescissions package passed by a vote of 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joining Democrats in voting against it.
What's next for rescissions package
The Senate narrowly advanced a rescissions package Tuesday that would cut $9.4 billion in previously approved spending. Lawmakers still face a Friday deadline to pass the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Senate advances rescissions bill
Senators advanced the rescissions package late Tuesday night that would cut $9.4 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republicans voted against the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Key details on Waltz' confirmation hearing
President Trump's former national security adviser, Mike Waltz, was grilled on Capitol Hill Tuesday over his role in the Signal group chat, where officials inadvertently disclosed sensitive military details about a strike in Yemen to a reporter. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
Congress considers billions in funding cuts
This week, the Senate will consider a bill that would make the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts to public broadcasters and global public health programs permanent. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Inside an NPR station facing funding cuts: "Without it, people would die"
Jeff Ferrell is the news director of Red River Radio and its only full-time news employee. He's also the on-air host, field reporter, writer and sound editor.
NPR cuts could silence news source in Louisiana
A local public radio station in Shreveport, Louisiana, is one of the few sources of news left in the rural community. Karen Hua reports on the impact of trying to stay on the air when vital federal funding is lost.
House expected to vote on cuts package
The House is expected to vote on the rescission package to claw back more than $9 billion in appropriated government funds. Siobhan Hughes, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
NPR sues Trump administration
National Public Radio and three of its local stations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its attempts to deny congressionally appropriated funds. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis.
NPR sues Trump over executive order slashing funding
President Trump signed an executive order in early May that seeks to end federal funds for NPR and PBS.
Tiny Desk Radio goes behind the scenes of NPR concert series
Every month, 20 million people listen to NPR's Tiny Desk concert series, which has brought in major stars like Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift and Doechii.
Tiny Desk goes big with new radio show
NPR's popular Tiny Desk concert series now airs as a weekly radio show hosted by Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre. They join Nate Burleson to talk about the show's impact, evolution, and most memorable performances.
Trump signs executive order cutting funding to PBS, NPR
The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS."
Examining Trump's bid to defund public media
President Trump has been making cuts to government-funded media outlets. With Voice of America already targeted, could PBS and NPR be next on the list? David Bauder, national media writer at the Associated Press, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The potential impact of tariffs on toy prices
President-elect Donald Trump's promise to impose tariffs could cause toy prices to increase, as 85% of those sold in the U.S. are imported from China. NPR chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the tariffs' potential impact on the toy industry.
WaPo stops endorsing candidates: What we know
The Washington Post is dealing with the fallout from its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in 36 years. David Folkenflik, media correspondent at NPR, joins CBS News to examine the Post's decision and how its readers are responding.
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