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“Don’t Kill Big Bird” — The Trump Administration’s Showdown with PBS and NPR
https://clioandthecontemporary.com/2025/05/01/dont-kill-big-bird-the-trump-administrations-showdown-with-pbs-and-npr/
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In 1995, Democrats held up a Big Bird doll to laud the importance of children’s television and save public broadcast funding. This strategy does not seem likely to work in 2025.
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