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170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting is a partnership of more than 250 public television and radio stations throughout the country, national organizations, producers and you - the millions of Americans we serve every day.
170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting is a collaboration of public radio and television stations, national organizations, producers and our viewers and listeners throughout the country in favor of a strong public media in the United States. This project receives no government funding.

 
REASONS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING

America has tremendous diversity of broadcasting outlets, but only public broadcasting is commercial free. This is one reason why public broadcasting is so highly trusted by the American people.
In a time when Americans trust media the least, they trust public broadcasting the most.

Americans rate public broadcasting as the most trusted institution in the country. For the last seven years, Americans in every age, ethnicity, income and education group measured by the Roper Public Opinion Poll have ranked PBS as America’s most trusted institution.*

In an era of increased media consolidation, public broadcasters are among the last remaining locally owned and controlled sources of news, information and cultural programming in many communities.

Public broadcasters utilize a wide array of digital tools to expand their role as educators, local conveners and sources of vital, trusted unbiased information at a time when their communities need them the most.

The educational programming on public television provides parents and families with valuable, well-researched non-commercial content they can trust to help prepare their kids for school. In addition, public television stations in underserved areas around the country hold events such as literacy camps in classrooms to help ensure that all American kids are prepared for success.

*2010 Roper Public Opinion Poll
The free flow of ideas and debate helps us participate in the political process as informed citizens.
Investments in children's educational, cultural and news programming, digital classroom resources, teacher training, and distance learning have made public broadcasting a leader in lifelong learning.