Republicans in Congress grilled the heads of NPR and PBS over claims their networks push liberal propaganda. Lawmakers blasted taxpayer-funded shows for promoting drag queens and “communist” ideas. They say public broadcasting has become a mouthpiece for coastal elites instead of serving regular Americans.
Former NPR editor Uri Berliner sparked the firestorm by quitting over bias. He said NPR hires mostly Democrats and ignores conservative views. Berliner warned NPR lost touch with middle America by pushing woke stories on race and climate doom. Critics say this proves public media hates heartland values.
Taxpayers fork over $535 million yearly to fund NPR and PBS. Republicans argue this money bankrolls anti-American garbage like gay Elmo skits and attacks on Trump voters. They say it’s outrageous to force construction workers and farmers to pay for lectures about “white privilege” and transgender bird names.
At heated hearings, GOP leaders exposed how NPR’s DC office has 87 registered Democrats and zero Republicans. PBS got caught hosting drag queens for kids’ shows then tried to hide it. Democrats fought back by joking about Elmo being communist – proving they won’t take concerns seriously.
NPR boss Katherine Maher dodged questions about bias. She refused to admit her reporters all think the same. PBS chief Paula Kerger claimed mistakes but conservatives aren’t buying it. Charlie Hurt called NPR “white privilege” for rich liberals who want to control what you hear.
Defunding would save $1.50 per citizen each year. Republicans say that’s pocket change compared to ending brainwashing. PBS whines cuts would hurt kid shows but 99% of their cash comes from private donors. Why can’t Hollywood liberals foot the whole bill?
Local stations claim they’re unbiased but take orders from NPR’s woke HQ. San Diego’s KPBS manager admitted bias charges sting but offered no fixes. Without federal cash, these outlets might finally have to listen to real Americans instead of coastal snobs.
The days of taxpayer-funded indoctrination are numbered. President Trump vows to axe NPR/PBS handouts. Conservatives are winning the fight to stop media elites from poisoning kids’ minds – and making you pay for the poison.
