Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 1,225

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

Key points:

Arkansans have accused leaders of Arkansas TV of censoring PBS news shows after one was rescheduled and another was removed from the airwaves.
Head of Arkansas TV defended the programming changes, saying they weren’t politically motivated.
Arkansas TV’s governing board caused backlash late last year after attempting to cut ties with PBS entirely.

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