In a recent hearing held by the House DOGE Subcommittee, leaders of NPR and PBS faced tough scrutiny from Republican lawmakers who accused the broadcasters of bias and called for an end to federal funding. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Chairwoman of the subcommittee, labeled NPR and PBS as ‘communist’ and demanded complete defunding. However, Democratic representatives defended the broadcasters, emphasizing their essential role in American democracy and highlighting that a majority of Americans support continued federal funding for public media. Despite the intense questioning, NPR and PBS executives made the case for their services, asserting their commitment to impartiality and the importance of public broadcasting. The hearing was marked by heated exchanges and showcased the ongoing partisan battle over funding for public media.