Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Definition
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a private, non-profit United States corporation created by the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, authorized by Congress to fund and support public broadcasting stations, producers, and programs such as PBS and NPR.
It serves as a steward of federal funds for public media, distributing grants to over 1,400 television and radio stations while maintaining editorial independence from government influence.
Examples
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting just saved my evening by airing that documentary on forgotten '80s synth bands.
Without the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, my pledge drive guilt-trip collection of tote bags would be down to zero.
Politicians love threatening to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, yet here we are, still watching Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood reruns.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting: proving that quality content doesn't need to go viral to matter.