Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat
For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture ...
Democratic congressman defends Elmo, Cookie Monster during PBS hearing
During a hearing of the House Department of Government Efficiency Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., began by asking ...
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‘Sesame Street’ comforts
NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled ... the show will feature Elmo, Cookie Monster and Grover, as well as two brand new Muppets — the boy monster Jad, who had to ...
Democrats Mock GOP Attacks on PBS, NPR Execs at Hearing: ‘Are Bert and Ernie Part of an Extreme Homosexual Agenda?’
Democratic congressional reps ridiculed a Republican-led effort to make the case for defunding American public media at a ...
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Why Does Big Bird Look So Sad?
U.S.A.I.D. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” is confronting what executives have described as a “perfect storm” of problems. Credit...Mark Lennihan/Associated Press ...
What's happening on 'Sesame Street'? Elmo, Big Bird and friends face uphill battle amid budget cuts and congressional spotlight
The long-running children's show is looking for a new distributor as its 55th season airs on Max.
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What's happening on 'Sesame Street'? Elmo, Big Bird and friends face uphill battle amid budget cuts and congressional spotlight
Rep. Robert Garcia from California questions witnesses during a hearing in front of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, in Washington, D.C. on March 26, 2025. (Photo by Nathan Posner ...
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Sesame Street non-profit to 'downsize significantly' with layoffs
The non-profit behind the iconic children's TV show Sesame Street informed staff of its plan to "downsize significantly" and change its benefits and bonus program, shortly after more than 200 ...