Trumps FCC Launches Investigation into NPR and PBS Over Sponsorship Practices

In a significant development for public broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) concerning potential violations of federal law related to their sponsorship practices. This inquiry, announced on January 30, 2025, by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, raises questions about whether the noncommercial entities may be airing content that crosses the line into commercial advertising.