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Massive Layoffs Coming to PBS After Federal Funding Cut & Up to 80 NPR Radio Stations Could Shut Down
PBS announced last week that it would eliminate approximately 15% of its workforce, a direct consequence of the Congress decision to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting, effective October 1. The cuts, which affect 34 staff members notified Thursday, compound earlier losses, including a major federal grant for an educational initiative discontinued this summer.…
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You Can Bundle the New ESPN Unlimited App with NFL+
ESPN is bringing more football to its subscribers. Right now, you can bundle the new ESPN Unlimited app with NFL+ for more football coverage this season. With the new ESPN and NFL+ Premium bundle, you can stream every Monday Night Football game on ESPN and unlock NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NFL Films, and more. Note…
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What’s New This Week on Netflix for the Week of September 8, 2025
School is in session, sweaters are coming out, and Netflix is still all on board with the sudden chill of September. Here is all the content you can catch on the service for this week. September 8 • Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish — Netflix Family • Her Mother’s Killer: Season 2 — Netflix…
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52 Years Ago Today: “Star Trek: The Animated Series” Premieres on Television
On September 8, 1973, television history was made when Star Trek: The Animated Series premiered on NBC, boldly taking the iconic franchise where it had never gone before—into the realm of animation. Fifty-two years later, the show remains a fascinating chapter in the Star Trek saga, bridging the gap between the original live-action series and…
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YouTube is Killing FOX, Disney, NBCUniversal, & Warner Bros. Discovery As They All See Their Share of TV Viewing Drop As YouTube Hits Record Highs
In a seismic shift reshaping the television landscape, YouTube has emerged as the most-watched TV provider in the United States for 2025, according to comprehensive data from Nielsen. The Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform has steadily climbed the ranks throughout the year, capturing the largest share of total TV viewing time and outpacing long-standing industry leaders. This…
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Paramount Wants to Make MTV Cool Again
In a bold move to recapture its former glory, Paramount, now under the leadership of Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison, is setting its sights on revitalizing MTV, the iconic cable network that once shaped America’s pop culture landscape. This spring, Ellison convened a group of former MTV executives at an upscale Italian restaurant in West…
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DISH Sells Some of Its Wireless Phone Spectrum To SpaceX For $17 Billion Ending Its Plans To Become a Major Wireless Provider
EchoStar Corporation has announced a finalized a definitive agreement to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately $17 billion. The deal includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, valued at the time the agreement was signed. As part of the transaction, SpaceX will…
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46 Years Ago Today ESPN First Aired on Cable TV: A Game-Changer in Sports Broadcasting
Today marks the 46th anniversary of a pivotal moment in television history: the launch of ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, on September 7, 1979. This groundbreaking cable channel revolutionized sports broadcasting, transforming how fans consume sports and setting the stage for the multi-billion-dollar industry it is today. On that historic day in 1979,…
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Steve Burns, The Original Blue’s Clues Host, Launches Podcast Alive A Blue’s Clues Show For Adults
Steve Burns, the beloved original host of Blue’s Clues, is stepping back into the spotlight with a new venture that promises to tug at the heartstrings of millennials and Gen Z alike. On September 17, 2025, Burns will premiere Alive, a podcast designed to evoke the quirky, heartfelt vibe of late-1990s public access cable TV…
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59 Years Ago Today The Final Episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” Aired, Marking End of a TV Classic
Fifty-nine years ago today, on September 7, 1966, television history marked the bittersweet conclusion of The Dick Van Dyke Show, as its final episode aired on CBS-TV. The groundbreaking sitcom, which ran for five seasons from 1961 to 1966, left an indelible mark on American pop culture, blending sharp humor, heartfelt storytelling, and innovative comedy…