Anne Brockman

Anne Brockman, Senior VP of External Affairs at the CPB, shares her insights on the history and funding of public media. She discusses the significance of federal support, which constitutes less than 0.001% of the budget, and the ongoing threats to public media integrity posed by political moves. Brockman explains the firewall protecting editorial independence, the ethical implications of funding transparency, and the struggles faced by rural stations. She contrasts public and commercial media, emphasizing their unique societal roles in a landscape where defunding risks vital programming.