Thanks... been a follower for decades ... PBS is very underrrated. I find it a breath of fresh air

but I do find that their segments are short and don't cover the whole of situations

former djt voters explained why they now regret their votes. One woman said that she "didn't know" about Jan. 6 -- until she watched a PBS documentary. It resulted in her no longer supporting t-rump. Maybe there are others like her.

we watched live uninterrupted live coverage while it was happening as well as the hearings afterward.
No doubt those (Jan 6er) people weren't PBS viewers.

There's some mighty powerful ignorance being fostered among conservative voters.

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by any means.
I've never sold a car in my life, but my last three cars I had about 30 years each, I donated to my local PBS.
Thank You, PBS!

I love Passport and being able to watch all the programs I love. Well worth the donation!

what passport or streaming is except I don't have it. I'm rural with an antenna.

access to more of the programming that comes from sources like Walter Presents or Masterpiece Theater, etc. For just a small donation of $5.00 a month you can become a member. If you are able to, you can increase that to any amount that you like.
A lot of the programs on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) are free. They ask for donations because of the cuts done by this administration and to provide additional programming.

Shows that are produced in, for instance, Minnesota generally air only in Minnesota. But, folks outside of that viewing area often don't get to see them. However, anyone with Passport can watch them on demand.

I never miss an episode.

They often team up with the really good science podcasters, YouTubers and other reputable science, history, and humanities bloggers or online journalists to create mini- documentaries and series.
Crash Course, Eons, and PBS Sci-Show are staples at our house, whether or not the Grandkids are here.

That's the only channel I stream.

Their ads and shows are really good too!

As have my daughter. I am a legacy contributor. Just got next months Tune In guide and am excited to see what's coming up.

And I love streaming Passport.

Which is why, when fascist elements of society attempt a hostile takeover, their first target is public media. Control the message, control the minds. Look at the owners of the M$M in this country. Now do the math.

I LOVE PBS! (You can also name them as a beneficiary for your various financials if you choose)

PBS has such an excellent setup and their "Passport" is the best. I love PBS. I've never had cable--just use an antenna and a ROKU stick.

From the Yosemite Valley to the best donut shop.

I listen(ed) to the local NPR station KERA in the mornings for the BBC News Hour and it presented information about the war in Gaza and everything else that one can't get on any commercial broadcast stations, whether local or nationwide. KERA doesn't air the BBC News Hour at its regular time slot (or any other that I'm aware of), but chose instead to replace it with a locally produced news roundup primarily about North Texas area news and events. It's a fine program, but I am sort of tired of only hearing local things. It's like staring into one's own belly button all the time. I liked the international perspective.

Pushing 72!

I turn it on in the afternoons to watch those great shows from Sunday Night.
Grantchester, Downton Abbey, Bookish

for over 30 years. I get to watch nearly everything on demand, and with the dearth of quality programming on the rest of television, I take advantage of it, believe me.
When I turn on the television PBS is my "home" channel.
It's a great investment, and when The Big Orange Baby cut their funding I doubled my monthly pledge. Up yours, Trump.

knows what PBS is. What most don't realize is how incredibly necessary it is for underprivileged kids.

I'm 77 yrs. old. I watch NOVA, Frontline, Nature, Masterpiece, Independent Lens, Antiques Roadshow etc. and so many local PBS productions. But it's the children's' programming for which I actually subscribe.

There are so many kids that only get local channels by antenna, and PBS programming is sometimes the only educational childrens' shows they see.

I consider it an investment in our country's children, and - after all - they're the future. It's really a small price to pay. You can give as little as you can afford, or as much as you want. But it all makes a difference.

That's my take on it anyway.

RFK Jr. Geesh...it blew my mind. He was selling heroin and cocaine while he attended Harvard -- sold speedballs, which combines both drugs. Plus, the program delved into the suicide of his second wife (she hanged herself) and his sex addiction. He didn't come out of that program looking very good at all.

watching a documentary on line about the life of a human rights activist whom I just happen to have had an association with many years ago.

I agree with you 100% Mr.Bee -- I've been meaning to do this for quite some time, and watching that documentary finally pushed me to action.

They have great home improvement shows This Old House and Ask This Old House. You can save a lot of money doing your own repairs.

As a child, I grew up with educational programming like Sesame Street, The Electric Company, and Villa Allegre. PBS should be a big part of the life of every educated person.

I've been a subscriber for many years, but just recently have done more searching through their lesser known programs. I've started watching shows that are about the environment and today's world. What I love is that a lot of their new programs are positive and encouraging, not just doom and gloom. (we have enough of that already!) Things like Shared Planet--how humans can share the planet with other species, Wilding--about a British couple that are returning their 400yr old estate to a natural state to be able to keep it running, and Human Footprint. That has biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, a most delightful host, who travels the world examining the impacts that our species has on the world, and things individuals are doing to improve the impacts.

Always the classics like Masterpiece, Mystery and other UK offerings. But yes, someone mentioned the Walter programs! Some great things there if you can do sub-titles or speak a foreign language.

Season 1

Recently watched the remake of The Count of Monte Cristo and it was extremely well down. I haven’t seen a PBS series yet that wasn’t extremely well done.

been supporting PBS since it's inception & will continueto do so. However, over the years with more & more corporate funding I've seen PBS lie by omission. That trend continues, they are still bending a knee where they never used to. I still support them because what they do say is reliable & they are an excellent starting point for news. At times they can be really good., but they are only a starting point for news where they used to be a place to get the whole story..there are numerous stories that in the past they would have covered in depth that they barely cover, if at all.