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Michigan
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You are funded primarily with 445 mil. federal tax dollars. You allow very left leaning programs much politically charged with the Democratic agenda As a tax payer I resent the use of tax dollars to allow any political content unless it is documented truth, not someones personal take on any situation, or a sometimes not so subtle condemnation of the present administration The only reason I have at all for watching PBS is some of the BBC's better offerings , in deference to a political hack or four bozos with big hats, cowboy boats and a guitar to fill the void.

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PBS Newshour - Judy Woodruff

Illinois
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Hello,

I've noticed Judy Woodruff has not been hosting the PBS Newshour for the past 2 evenings (starting Monday, July 13, 2020); it's been hosted by Amna Nawaz. Why? Ms. Nawaz does a good job, but I very much prefer Ms. Woodruff. There is something about Ms. Woodruff's calm, self-composed, reassuring, clearheaded demeanor which allows her to ask probing questions while still maintaining a distance, an apparent objectivity, and a professionalism, that is extremely rare in journalism. Also, I see Ms. Woodruff as having earned, in what was a male-dominated profession, and continuing to deserve, her anchor position - I am concerned that ageism and/or reverse discrimination attitudes in PBS and the wider world may now be working against her. Ms. Nawaz is young, and she may, with experience, sound a tad less judgmental when interviewing guests (she projects no obvious party bias - just a slightly judgmental tone) - but I say, let Ms. Woodruff anchor until she doesn't want to or can't - like any of the famous male anchors before her.

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RIOTS

Georgia
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WILL THE CPB REPORT RIOT SHOOTING PEOPLE IN THEIR CARS

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PBS NewsHour

July 13, 2020 from Maryland
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Tonight on Judy Woodruff's report, Lisa Desjardins said that a pardon is technically for someone that has already served their sentence. When Richard Nixon was pardoned by Gerald Ford he had not served a sentance. It is unclear and ambigious what she said. Please clarify this.

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Wyoming PBS liberal bias

Wyoming
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Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for reading my comments. 07/24 I turned 65, a 20-year resident of Wyoming. What happened? Where is journalism without left bias? Report the news and let me decide thank you very much; we’re not idiots that need you to explain it to us.

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Sit and Be Fit

July 13, 2020
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I watch Sit and Be Fit all the time and I enjoy the program a lot. I just wanted to let you know that viewers enjoy it and we don't want to see it go away.

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Possible program

New Jersey
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Last year while in Gothenburg, Sweden I visited the Rohsska museum. . They had a an exhibition concerning the environment. I watched a film there about the life of a plastic bag. It was moving. In fact I cried at the end. The film was in English. Since then, I have often thought that this film would be fabulous shown on PBS, as it would educate so many about plastic bags and just what becomes of them. Perhaps, people will reconsider their use, after seeing this thought provoking film. Thank you for your consideration to this request, Barbara Samuels

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NPR Editorial

July 12, 2020
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I would like to see if anyone could do an investigation of NPR. The words that they're using contains a lot of bias, unconscious bias. The host of the program Latino USA said that someone's mother "went back to Mexico because she was so tired of being undocumented." I fully understand the circumstances. However, I don't think she could be "tired of being undocumented" because she wasn't supposed to be here from the very start. It's very interesting the wording that they use. It creates an unconcious bias of liberalism.

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Agenda

Illinois
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So tell me why I should let my tax dollars fund public broadcasting when it is very left leaning in its views and shows? I thought journalism was supposed to be non-biased.....doesn't appear that way

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Streaming for Canadians

Washington
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Hi  Our family has been supporting PBS (Local KCTS, Seattle) for at least 35 years.   We currently donate $20 a month to KCTS.   My sons were raised on the excellent quality TV your channel provided.Technology has moved on and streaming has become a very useful and popular method of watching programs.   No panic about missing episodes and catching up to watch a series can be done at the viewers' convenience.   Too bad this is not available to Canadian viewers and supporters of PBS. I have contacted my local station and asked them why this is the case.   I get very defensive and vague answers about "copyright and distribution issues".   I have asked them how many Canadian supporters/contributors they have.   It is a substantial % of their contributing viewers.   I am sure this is true right across Canada.  Yet none of us can stream PBS content.   My question is how can copyright issues apply to programs like Frontline, American Experience and Nova where surely you own the copyright.   Further, very little effort has been made by PBS to explain the situation to Canadian viewers.   There is NOTHING on PBS websites explaining the details nor providing information about what we can do.   For example, we can and do stream "Newshour" over Youtube.  Can we do this with all PBS programs?   Yes/no?   Why some but not others?  We are extremely disappointed in PBS.  Our 35 years loyalty is being tested.  Why should I donate to PBS when we cannot get some basic services and answers AND PBS does not seem to care one bit?   This makes no sense to me. I really would encourage PBS to look at the contributions Canadians make to your revenues and then ask yourself whether you cannot do better - at least by informing us of the problems in an informative, transparent way.   I simply cannot believe that in this day and age PBS cannot stream its own content where ever it wants. Please provide some answers and make some effort to reach out to your Canadian supporters. Thank you. Best regards, Bill Archibald Coquitlam, BC H: 778-355-5075 C: 778-773-0599

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news, stock market

Idaho
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JULIAN ASSANGE, JULIAN ASSANGE, MANNING, SNOWDEN, JULIAN ASSANGE, ever hear of them/??? The stock market is one of the best rip off ever invented, is has privileged people who trade many stocks in minutes, can make money when stocks go up, when they go down..Your nightly coverage of the stocks just makes me boil. it is a symbol of oppression and for snobs, not for real people

I used to give , but will not.....Why do you ignore JULIAN ASSNge, until you start covering real news, will never send you another dime. sorry, PBS has sold out, it no longer represents any particular value, and is run by ELITE snobs, in my opion

Why not do a show , where those who no longer donate, can espress theri views?? Sorry, i am angry with all of you.

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Public Education

Colorado
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Has CPB discussed content you may be able to put on television for school students if buildings are closed due to coronavirus and students don't have computer and internet in the home?

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white noise Thursday July 2

Connecticut
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Your station WPKT Norwich has been broadcasting white noise since 9 AM this morning... for over three and a half hours. Someone must have failed to flip a switch or a relay

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Amanpour and Company

California
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The CPB broadcasts Amanpour and Company. The program is hosted by Christine Amanpour. If there is a case to be made for incitement to riot charges being brought against Ms. Amanpour, than CPD would be liable would it not. To whom can such a complaint be sent, please.

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The News Hour

New Jersey
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Just an observation... I think it’s time to replace Judy Woodruff as the anchor of The News Hour. She’s had a nice run, but I believe that the show needs an injection of young blood, particularly now. Young people are becoming much more involved in politics and social matters and I believe that The News Hour should acknowledge the youth movement and, at least, make an attempt to reflect the generational shift that has swept the political landscape. Sadly, Judy Woodruff no longer is representative of that ever expanding youth movement that has only recently come of age.

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Thank you for keeping our country informed

New York
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Reading through many of these comments, I am appalled. There is almost nothing but complaints over News Hour (regarded as one of the most neutral television programs in existence) or the fact that federal funding is provided for public television. Obviously many people in this country are in dire need of education--and their lack of understanding beyond their own worldview says that loud and clear.

Black and white advertisements

Florida
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We have supported pbs for years but due to the recent ad whereby someone selected a white female and a black man for your ad we will no longer donate to pbs. We feel it is supporting the black cause which is totally destroying our country because of the heathens that are ruotIng/looting and destroying property. Shame on PBS!

DEEP PSYCHOLOGICAL VETTING OF PROSPECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT CANDIDATES.... the fix !

Florida
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Some people should not operate a crane building a skyscraper, some should never have control and deadly force over living things, people. WHY IS THIS SUCH A SIMPLE IDEA WITH NO ONE MAKING IT THE MAIN TOPIC !

Public Media Response to Pandemics

Texas
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CPB and PBS exist to serve the people without white privilege. If you're serious about your mission, pull the plug on legacy players like Ken Burns and use the funding and airspace they suck up to support programming that actually reflects today's realities.

Judy Woodruff, PBS Newshour

Maryland
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Please tell Ms Woodruff that she is doing an especially good job in covering this moment of crisis. Her tone, approach, and professional skill is not only good reporting and editing, it is comforting. The message seems to be: yes, the news is terrible and we are reporting it, but we will get through this together. I want her to know I appreciate her work and what she conveys of her own empathy. Thank you.