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Trump signs executive order blocking PBS and NPR funding

‘Neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens’ The White House claims

The Independent UK

Trump Signs Executive Order To Cut NPR, PBS Public Funding

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased in his latest attack on traditional media.

International Business Times

Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR

White House accuses outlets of using public money to spread ‘woke propaganda’ as alarm raised on media freedom.

Al Jazeera

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Trump order targeting law firm struck down; supreme court asked to allow Musk’s Doge access to social security data – as it happened

Judge rules Perkins Coie executive order violates constitution; Trump administration asks supreme court to lift block on Doge accessing data. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

DOJ tees up process to jail journalists

Democrats had a chance to stop this crackdown on press freedom before it happened

Salon

A ketamine nasal spray will be subsidised for treatment-resistant depression. Here’s what you need to know about Spravato

An antidepressant containing a form of the drug ketamine has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), making it much cheaper for the estimated 30,000 Australians with treatment-resistant depression. This is when a patient has tried multiple forms of treatment for major depression – usually at least two antidepressant…

The Conversation

From M*A*S*H to The Sympathizer: 12 TV shows shaped by the Vietnam War

If you wanted to find the Vietnam War in American television shows, you mostly had to wait until it was long over

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40 Years Ago, One Brilliant And Cunning Woman Proved Video Games Could Make You Smarter

Back in 1985, one highly educational game on PC made geography, history, and even PBS seem cool.

Inverse

For Trump, the message is all. No surprise he’s targeting NPR and PBS

Trump’s anti-media diatribes are part of the authoritarian playbook. Congress must reject his planned cuts

The Guardian - US

Are Public Broadcasters About To Lose Their Subsidies?

Republicans often call for cutting off the funds but have never actually done the deed. Here's why this time might—might—be different.

Reason

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election.

The Conversation

Brisbane Greens MP joins OnlyFans to ‘make people pay attention’ to HIV prevention drug policy

Exclusive: Stephen Bates spruiks free PrEP and PEP proposal on subscription platform best known for adult content, as well as on dating app Grindr

The Guardian - AU

What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

Who could possibly argue with the idea that the ABC should be efficiently run and produce excellent programs?

The Conversation

Trump flags ‘major tariff on pharmaceuticals’ as trade chief says US ‘running up score’ on Australia

US president says he will shortly announce the new tariff on pharmaceuticals but does not give any details

The Guardian - AU

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The Conversation

Trump has Australia’s generic medicines in his sights. And no-one’s talking about it

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar.

The Independent UK

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

For 11 seasons, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family tree

WhatToWatch

Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years premieres tonight on PBS

The music special Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years will see performances from Chris Stapleton, Indigo Girls, Leon Bridges and more

Reason

White House Cites Tariff Reports That Undermine Its Own Claims

Attempting to defend Trump's tariffs, the White House points to studies that show they raise prices, cut manufacturing output, and lead to costly retaliation.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian exporters brace for immediate US tariffs on Trump’s ‘liberation day’

Government ministers still in the dark on tariffs as White House dangles hope of ‘good negotiation’ with president

WhatToWatch

Call the Midwife season 14 finally lands in the US - but prepare yourself for a Lucille bombshell

Call the Midwife season 14 has finally arrived on PBS and it might just be the best season yet.

Salon

MTG’s DOGE fight is a hot mess

PBS and NPR have successfully defended public media from defunding in the past. This time feels different

Reason

Tariff Nation

Plus: NPR/PBS funding possibly threatened, Trump's "war authorities," and more...

The Independent UK

‘Fire Elon, save Elmo’: Democrats mock Republican hysteria over PBS and NPR in DOGE committee hearing

Democrats demand oversight of DOGE cuts, not public media, while GOP rages over drag queens and ‘communist’ content

The Conversation

60-day scripts were supposed to save time and money. So why are we still waiting for cheaper medicines?

Labor has committed A$690 million over four years to cut the maximum cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to $25. The Coalition has matched the promise, which is estimated to save Australians $200 million a year.

Latin Times

Democrats Substitute PBS Characters for Trump Admin in Remarks on Efficiency: 'Arthur Has Not Fired Independent Watchdogs'

Democrats used PBS characters to mock Republican efforts to defund public media.

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