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4bonhoffer

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36. yes, BUT
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 08:22 PM
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been supporting PBS since it's inception & will continueto do so. However, over the years with more & more corporate funding I've seen PBS lie by omission. That trend continues, they are still bending a knee where they never used to. I still support them because what they do say is reliable & they are an excellent starting point for news. At times they can be really good., but they are only a starting point for news where they used to be a place to get the whole story..there are numerous stories that in the past they would have covered in depth that they barely cover, if at all.

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PBS Is Good For You! [View all] Mr.Bee Friday OP
I agree PatSeg Friday #1
Love this SuzyandPuffpuff Friday #2
love PBS hookaleft Friday #3
Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of allegorical oracle Friday #4
On PBS Mr.Bee Friday #7
"Didn't know" about the Jan 6 attack on American democracy?? Yikes. Beartracks Friday #37
Suspicions confirmed.... nt allegorical oracle Yesterday #47
Folks, I'm Not a Rich Man Mr.Bee Friday #5
Passport is Amazing SheLiberal Friday #6
I don't know Mr.Bee Friday #8
Passport allows you deRien Friday #19
Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone. GoCubsGo Friday #13
And MotorWeek, with John Davis! flvegan Friday #9
PBS YouTube is amazing and very accessable haele Friday #10
PBS is great! ananda Friday #11
Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX Yesterday #38
Have watched PBS since I was child Figarosmom Friday #12
"A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy." GiqueCee Friday #14
PBS isn't part of the Idiocracy media mdbl Friday #15
AGREE. I donate several times per year and am a Passport member. CousinIT Friday #16
And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv h2ebits Friday #17
Watch Heull Howser to find out all the great things to do in California DBoon Friday #18
What do you have against the Antiques Roadshow? BaronChocula Friday #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 Friday #21
Me Too Mr.Bee Friday #23
I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms Friday #22
Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee Friday #24
Just about everyone.... SergeStorms Friday #28
I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle Friday #34
He definitely..... SergeStorms 20 hrs ago #50
Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX Yesterday #39
Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after KPN Friday #25
I love PBS! SamuelAdams Friday #26
Yes! Yes! Yes! Mr.Bee Friday #27
I began donating to PBS when I was in my early teens synni Friday #29
One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease Friday #30
The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey." summer_in_TX Yesterday #42
Wolf Hall Sedona Friday #31
That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle Friday #35
I'm currently streaming the British series Patience on PBS app. It's excellent. MLAA Friday #32
Patience is a good one. murielm99 Yesterday #43
If you can handle sub titles/captions catchnrelease Yesterday #44
Thanks! Will do. MLAA Yesterday #49
NPR too. tho i have to go online too delete preznit asshat. pansypoo53219 Friday #33
yes, BUT 4bonhoffer Friday #36
Fuck the GQP for defunding it. Karasu Yesterday #40
I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX Yesterday #41
I regularly watch PBS for all thing especially their liove coverage of political stuff. Historic NY Yesterday #45
GET THE WORD OUT! Mr.Bee Yesterday #46
K&R spanone Yesterday #48
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