BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Public Television Executive Director Wayne Reid confirmed to CBS 42 that the possibility of severing ties with PBS was discussed at a Alabama Educational Television Commission meeting Tuesday.
Reid said no financial decision was made. A special meeting was scheduled to discuss the issue Nov. 18. Reid said the commission is looking at what other alternative programming is available and what the financial ramifications of such a move would be.
Reid said at least 80% of its programming comes from PBS, including “Sesame Street.” The discussion follows the recent loss of over $2.8 million in grant funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after the Trump administration rescinded federal funding from the CPB…