Abby Whitaker
@abbywhitaker.bsky.social
Assistant Professor U.S. History at Brevard College | Sesame Street enthusiast
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So for my latest @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column, on the inauguration's anniversary, I wanted to highlight the Great Society gem that was the CPB, & how its origins & early history remind us of how vital public broadcasting remains. 🗃️
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/cons...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/cons...
Considering History: Public Broadcasting’s Origins Remind Us of Its Vital Role Today | The Saturday Evening Post
This institution has played an important role in American society for nearly 60 years.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:28 PM
So for my latest @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column, on the inauguration's anniversary, I wanted to highlight the Great Society gem that was the CPB, & how its origins & early history remind us of how vital public broadcasting remains. 🗃️
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/cons...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/cons...
Reposted by Abby Whitaker
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55 years in, Sesame Street still relies on licensing to sustain itself, but its supporters are more affluent and the cost of doing business has gone up.
January 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
55 years in, Sesame Street still relies on licensing to sustain itself, but its supporters are more affluent and the cost of doing business has gone up.