Archive - semipublic.co

May 2025

NPR Tips Its Hand

What we can learn reading the network's lawsuit opposing President Trump's executive order targeting public media.

May 30 •

A Supreme Warning for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Board

A late-afternoon Supreme Court ruling may have profound implications for CBP. Plus, an update on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

May 23 •

How Much Trouble Was Sesame Street In, Anyway?

Plus, a few exciting Semipublic updates.

May 22 •

It’s Time to Raise the Price of PBS Passport

And other hot takes based on public media fundraising data

May 15 •

Here Are the Public Media Stations Most at Risk

Plus a breakdown by state, region, demographics, and more.

May 8 •

Breaking Down President Trump's Public Media Executive Order

Plus, a look at how federal funding of public media works (up until now)

May 2 •

April 2025

How Much Does Public Media Actually Rely on Federal Funding?

15.6% on average. But the answer is more complicated than you think.

Apr 28 •

Welcome to Semipublic

Public media is at a crossroads. Let’s take a data-based look at what happens next.

Apr 25 •

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