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WQPT PBS and PBS stations across the nation connect viewers like you to a world of ideas, inspiration, and trusted information—from learning children’s television to innovative documentaries to community-created content reflecting our communities.
WQPT PBS is inspired by individuals like you.
82% of Americans value PBS for its children's programming and educational tools
1st in public trust for 22 consecutive years.
77% of Americans believe PBS provides excellent value to the community.
It may be some viewers’ only opportunity to see a Broadway show, visit a National Park, access non-commercial public affairs programming, or receive critical emergency alerts. Each month, more than 36 million people watch their local PBS stations, more than 16 million viewers watch videos on PBS’s website and apps, plus more than 53 million fans enjoy PBS Digital Studios and other content on YouTube.
PBS stations reach more parents of young children than any other children’s TV network. PBS KIDS digital content reaches an average of 15 million monthly users.
For millions of Americans lacking reliable and affordable access to broadband internet — particularly in rural areas — PBS’s broadcast signal is vitally important. Every day, PBS and its more than 330 member stations fulfill our essential mission to the American public, providing trusted programming that is uniquely different from commercial broadcasting and treating audiences as citizens, not simply consumers.
PBS ranks highly in terms of taxpayer value, with 66% of respondents calling it an “excellent” or "good" value behind only military defense (73%). PBS rated higher on this measure than other taxpayer-funded benefits such as social security, agricultural subsidies, infrastructure, and environmental protections.
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