NJ PBS shutting down in 2026 after public television funding cuts

[Coventina]

NJ PBS is shutting down. For the past 14 years, NJ PBS has been run by WNET, channel 13 in New York, which is licensed by New Jersey.

"The recent cuts by the federal government and New Jersey state government have been very significant. Regrettably, WNET has been unable to reach an agreement with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to extend the management of New Jersey's public television network beyond the expiration date of June 30, 2026," NJ PBS said in a statement. "WNET is committed to supporting the state through this transition and looks forward to collaborating with New Jersey–based institutions interested in operating a public television network."

Sen. Cory Booker responded on social media.

"The closure of New Jersey PBS is a loss for all of us who live here. Their programming benefits all New Jerseyans young and old," Booker wrote. "I'll continue to stand up to the attacks on public broadcasting and support local networks in Jersey and across the country."

The move follows President Trump signing legislation in July clawing back $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. The move impacted some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations across the country.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nj-pbs-shutting-down-in-2026/

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I have no words for how much I hate Trump and his minions.

[Irish_Dem]

1. Anything good, decent, loved by the American people had to be destroyed by Trump.

[Initech]

3. Seriously, he's the fucking worst, most despicable human being in the country.

Ruiner of everything that is good and decent in this country for his fascist billionaire buddies.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Yes everything that made the US the strongest, best country in the world.

Trump had to destroy it.

[Initech]

5. And we can't even look at the White House the same anymore.

With all of his shitty additions to it. It's going to take a hell of a lot for the next president to get the smell of stupid out of the room.

[JBTaurus83]

2. Sounds like the state with

Democratic majorities and a Dem governor made cuts to the program as well. What gives?

[Dave says]

6. That is so sad

I’m not in the NY metro area anymore. And I don’t know if that’ll impact PBS IN NY (channel 9!). But, still. Public broadcasting raised me. Along with Labrador retrievers. And, of course, my parents.