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GiqueCee

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14. "A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy."

Fri Jun 26, 2026, 12:20 PM

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Which is why, when fascist elements of society attempt a hostile takeover, their first target is public media. Control the message, control the minds. Look at the owners of the M$M in this country. Now do the math.

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PBS Is Good For You! [View all] Mr.Bee Yesterday OP

I agree PatSeg Yesterday #1

Love this SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #2

love PBS hookaleft Yesterday #3

Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of allegorical oracle Yesterday #4

On PBS Mr.Bee Yesterday #7

"Didn't know" about the Jan 6 attack on American democracy?? Yikes. Beartracks 19 hrs ago #37

Suspicions confirmed.... nt allegorical oracle 5 hrs ago #47

Folks, I'm Not a Rich Man Mr.Bee Yesterday #5

Passport is Amazing SheLiberal Yesterday #6

I don't know Mr.Bee Yesterday #8

Passport allows you deRien Yesterday #19

Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone. GoCubsGo Yesterday #13

And MotorWeek, with John Davis! flvegan Yesterday #9

PBS YouTube is amazing and very accessable haele Yesterday #10

PBS is great! ananda Yesterday #11

Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX 16 hrs ago #38

Have watched PBS since I was child Figarosmom Yesterday #12

"A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy." GiqueCee Yesterday #14

PBS isn't part of the Idiocracy media mdbl Yesterday #15

AGREE. I donate several times per year and am a Passport member. CousinIT Yesterday #16

And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv h2ebits Yesterday #17

Watch Heull Howser to find out all the great things to do in California DBoon Yesterday #18

What do you have against the Antiques Roadshow? BaronChocula Yesterday #20

Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now. Texin Yesterday #21

Me Too Mr.Bee Yesterday #23

I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms Yesterday #22

Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee Yesterday #24

Just about everyone.... SergeStorms Yesterday #28

I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle 20 hrs ago #34

Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX 16 hrs ago #39

Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after KPN Yesterday #25

I love PBS! SamuelAdams Yesterday #26

Yes! Yes! Yes! Mr.Bee Yesterday #27

I began donating to PBS when I was in my early teens synni Yesterday #29

One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease 22 hrs ago #30

The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey." summer_in_TX 15 hrs ago #42

Wolf Hall Sedona 22 hrs ago #31

That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle 20 hrs ago #35

I'm currently streaming the British series Patience on PBS app. It's excellent. MLAA 22 hrs ago #32

Patience is a good one. murielm99 14 hrs ago #43

If you can handle sub titles/captions catchnrelease 11 hrs ago #44

Thanks! Will do. MLAA 4 hrs ago #49

NPR too. tho i have to go online too delete preznit asshat. pansypoo53219 20 hrs ago #33

yes, BUT 4bonhoffer 20 hrs ago #36

Fuck the GQP for defunding it. Karasu 16 hrs ago #40

I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX 15 hrs ago #41

I regularly watch PBS for all thing especially their liove coverage of political stuff. Historic NY 8 hrs ago #45

GET THE WORD OUT! Mr.Bee 5 hrs ago #46

K&R spanone 5 hrs ago #48