Paula Kerger
Paula Kerger is the president and CEO of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), a non-profit public broadcaster in the United States. She has been a prominent figure in public media since she took the helm of PBS in 2006, advocating for the importance of public broadcasting and its role in providing quality content to diverse audiences. Under her leadership, PBS has focused on expanding its digital presence and creating educational programming that serves the needs of the American public. Kerger has often defended PBS against claims of bias and has emphasized the organization's commitment to impartial journalism and educational value.
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PBS CEO Paula Kerger poses for a portrait at the PBS headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
Arkansas becomes first to cut ties with PBS, calling membership 'not feasible'
United States· 2025-12-14
PBS CEO Paula Kerger staunchly defended her media organization while testifying on Capitol Hill.
GOP celebrates as Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces closureUnited States· 2025-08-02
PBS CEO Paula Kerger staunchly defended her media organization while testifying on Capitol Hill.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Congress pulled fundingUnited States· 2025-08-01Paula Kerger stated that the Congressional decision goes against the will of the American people.
golpe "devastador" para canales y radios locales
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-19
The PBS president and CEO, Paula Kerger, said that the Senate’s approval of the package 'goes against the will of the American people'.
‘Devastating’: US public broadcasters condemn Trump cuts to key programs | Media
United Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Paula Kerger is the director of PBS.
Ameriški javni mediji brez državnega denarja
Slovenia· 2025-07-18
Kerger said the cuts will significantly impact all of the stations, especially smaller ones serving large rural areas.
Trump’s victory over PBS and NPR ‘bias’ will be ‘devastating’ for rural areas, station leaders sayUnited States· 2025-07-17
PBS CEO Paula Kerger said it would be a loss for the public at large.
Trump asked Congress to claw back funding for PBS and NPR. What now?United States· 2025-06-04
Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, emphasized the importance of educational programming for children and the impact of 'Sesame Street'.
‘Sesame Street’ moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
Canada· 2025-05-19
Paula Kerger is the long-serving chief executive of PBS who faces pushback from Congress regarding funding.
Can Paula Kerger Keep PBS on the Air Amid Threats from Trump and Congress?United States· 2025-05-16
Paula Kerger told CBS News that Republican-led threats to withdraw federal funding from public broadcasters had been around for decades.
Trump news at a glance: President says he will not seek a third term | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-05
PBS CEO Paula Kerger responded to questions about pursuing lawsuits in response to Trump's executive order.
NPR CEO pressed on whether outlet is biased after Trump slashes taxpayer fundingUnited States· 2025-05-05
Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, stated that the president’s executive order threatens their ability to serve the American public with educational programming.
Trump signs executive order to cut funding for public broadcasters | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02PBS President Paula Kerger wrote that the executive order threatens their ability to serve the American public.
PBS, NPR rip 'unlawful' Trump executive order trying to halt fundingUnited States· 2025-05-02
Paula Kerger stated that Trump's intention to rescind funding for public media would disrupt the essential service provided by public television.
Trump determina cortes no financiamento da rádio e da televisão públicas
Cabo Verde· 2025-05-02
Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, stated that the efforts to cut funding for public media would disrupt essential services provided to the American people.
Ông Trump cắt tài trợ liên bang cho hai đài công cộng Mỹ
Vietnam· 2025-05-02
PBS CEO Paula Kerger echoed concerns about the impact of funding cuts on local stations.
Donald Trump signs executive order to cut US public broadcasters NPR, PBS funding, calling them ‘biased’ and ‘woke’
India· 2025-05-02PBS' CEO and president Paula Kerger said that the Trump administration's effort to rescind funding for public media would disrupt essential services.
Trump signs executive order to slash taxpayer funds to PBS, NPRUnited States· 2025-05-02
PBS CEO Paula Kerger was grilled before the DOGE subcommittee.
Fox News Digital dominates all news brands in key metrics during 2025 Q1United States· 2025-04-16
NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger testified before the DOGE subcommittee and were grilled about alleged biased content.
Trump White House urges Congress to cut funding for NPR, PBSUnited States· 2025-04-15Paula Kerger defended PBS during a congressional hearing as GOP lawmakers called to strip them of taxpayer money over their left-wing bias.
Bill Maher backs defunding NPR, PBS after fiery congressional hearingUnited States· 2025-03-29
President and CEO of PBS Paula Kerger proclaimed against all the evidence that PBS and NPR news programs are nonpartisan and unbiased.
NPR, PBS bosses defend outlandish spin, ABC, NBC, CBS have a crazy reactionUnited States· 2025-03-29
Paula Kerger, president of PBS, was criticized for producing programs like 'Real Boy' that follow a transgender character.
EXCLUSIVE: GOP moves to defund ‘biased’ NPR, PBS, after intense hearingUnited States· 2025-03-27
PBS CEO Paula Kerger testified before the DOGE subcommittee about alleged biased content that's put their platforms in GOP crosshairs.
NPR, PBS honchos face tense grilling by GOP lawmakers over biased coverage, taxpayer fundingUnited States· 2025-03-27
PBS CEO Paula Kerger was grilled by House Republicans regarding accusations of biased news coverage.
NPR chief admits dismissing Hunter Biden laptop story was a mistakeUnited States· 2025-03-26
PBS CEO Paula Kerger testified before the DOGE subcommittee on Wednesday about alleged biased content.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene grills NPR CEO Katherine Maher over personal viewsUnited States· 2025-03-26PBS CEO Paula Kerger is also testifying at the hearing.
Marjorie Taylor-Greene attacks NPR and PBS as ‘communist,’ calls for funding to ‘end’United States· 2025-03-26
PBS CEO Paula Kerger says 'everything is at stake' ahead of the DOGE subcommittee hearing.
NPR, PBS chiefs set to clash with GOP lawmakers at House DOGE hearingUnited States· 2025-03-26
Paula Kerger, CEO of PBS, is also slated to testify regarding the funding of her organization.
Donald Trump says he would love to see funding yanked for NPR, PBSUnited States· 2025-03-25