PBS and NPR

[SHRED]

Over the years I've noticed a rightward trend with these.

Does anyone have links to articles detailing why this has happened?

[LisaM]

1. They are neutral.

They just report the news. They also host lots and lots of programming that is not news related and are pretty vital to many of the communities they serve.

Their listeners and viewers remain the best informed of any other media sources.

[pangaia]

3. The best informed only because other media sources are such shit holes.

[enough]

6. Wish I could agree with you there. NT

[Mika]

10. Go to fair.org. NPR PBS use RW think tank guests FAR MORE often than others.

Worst offender ... Diane Rheme (now retired).

I cringed listening to the RW slant... astounded to read DUsers lamenting her retirement.

[obnoxiousdrunk]

7. +1...

[LisaM]

9. Can we please not disparage one of the best news outlets left on this site?

I realize it may be a lot to ask, but they are in dire danger right now of being de-funded. Please, call and write your local stations about coverage if you must, but it's really a national treasure and even those of you who are knocking it now would miss it if it was gone. If they lose their funding, your local stations will change drastically.

[Cattledog]

2. I've noticed that as well on NPR.

Wonder what they think now that tRump wants to cut funding.

[Crunchy Frog]

4. Koch brothers are sponsoring a lot of their shows.

[jodymarie aimee]

5. agreed

Kochs are behind them now...I do FreeSpeech TV.

[etherealtruth]

8. They are more neutral than any major news source in the US

I remain committed to them. I want information ... I don't want a liberal or conservative spin on the information i get.

They are far from perfect but they are the best we have.

[Fla Dem]

11. They are more than just the national news.

On the Media
All Things Considered
Fresh Air
On Point

These are my go to NPR radio/podcast shows. Have not seen any bias in their programming, if anything lean left.

They are also PBS tv shows, which are wonderful and bring high drama and documentaries into our homes.

[wiggs]

12. Depends on the show. Diane Rehm (now retired) and On Point

seem to offer really good, factual, on point, relevant discussions with good panelists. Most times of the day when I tune in there's reasonable discussion.