PBS
Mentioned in 39 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This U.S. public broadcasting network is primarily discussed for its educational and documentary programming, including pioneering reality TV with "An American Family" (1973), producing "Reading Rainbow" and "PBS NewsHour," and serving as a major distribution platform for documentaries by filmmakers like Ken Burns. Podcasts reference PBS in contexts ranging from its accessibility innovations in closed captioning to its role as a cultural institution facing funding pressures and political scrutiny alongside other public media organizations. The network is also noted for original series like "PBS Eons" and documentary projects spanning topics from genealogy to menopause awareness.
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Episode Mentions
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 15, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-15 Wednesday
“News outlet where detained journalist Ahmed Shahab Eldon previously worked”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Television network where David Brancaccio worked before returning to Marketplace”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Public broadcasting network where David Brancaccio worked during television career before returning to Marketplace”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Network where David Brancaccio worked on television before returning to Marketplace radio 13 years ago”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Public broadcasting network where David Brancaccio worked during television career before returning to Marketplace”
IHIP News · Apr 8, 2026
Trump Furious with JD Vance After Massive Betrayal Leaked! Slams Him Publicly
“Cited as source for reporting on Hungary's constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public events”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 2, 2026
Trump’s Iran Address, Phil Zuckerman on the Decline of Religion in America, & Federal Judges vs. The Trump Administration
“Trump administration attempted to block federal funding; federal judge ruled against the defunding action”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 31, 2026
Episode 5262: Liberal Judges Deliver Judicial Blows To The Admin; Trump Signs EO On Election Integrity
“Federal judge ruled Trump's executive order denying funding based on editorial viewpoint violates First Amendment”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Mar 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Public broadcaster whose federal funding was restored after court ruled Trump's defunding order unconstitutional.”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 23, 2026
Ken Burns
“Distributor of Ken Burns' American Revolution series and primary platform for his documentary work”
Letters from an American · Mar 16, 2026
Launching an Ill-Thought-Out War
“Targeted for defunding as part of Trump's media reshaping agenda”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 1, 2026
The Eleventh Annual Blank Check Awards with Joe Reid
“Network rebooting Reading Rainbow with 24-episode pickup featuring Michael Threats as host”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 27, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, February 27, 2026
“Included in O'Reilly's criticism of traditional media outlets losing public trust.”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Feb 23, 2026
Denis Leary
“Mentioned humorously in opening as having acquired the podcast”
Gastropod · Feb 10, 2026
OXO, Cuisinart, and Julia Child: The Secret (Accessible) History Behind Your Kitchen
“First trialed closed captioning on Julia Child's cooking show as accessibility innovation”
Reality Life with Kate Casey · Feb 9, 2026
Ep. - 1530 - WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK WITH KATE CASEY
“Airing Independent Lens documentary series including The Librarians”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Feb 7, 2026
Ep 1300 | Was the Government Shutdown a Win or Loss for Trump? | Ron Simmons
“Mentioned alongside NPR as having taxpayer subsidies cut for ideologically-driven new programming”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Feb 7, 2026
Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
“Relaunched Reading Rainbow on YouTube with Mychal Threats as new host”
Travel with Rick Steves · Feb 7, 2026
821 Expert On Board; Foreign Correspondent Lyse Doucet
“U.S. public broadcaster mentioned as facing funding cuts and political pressure alongside NPR”
Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family · Feb 5, 2026
Tyranosaurus Rex vs Triceratops
“Callie Moore hosts PBS Eons, a paleontology and ancient earth educational channel”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Feb 4, 2026
Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) Encore with Stephen Hands
“Stephen has consulted on multiple PBS documentaries related to genealogy and family history research”
The David Frum Show · Jan 28, 2026
What the Neocons Got Right
“Platform where Brooks makes frequent appearances as a public intellectual and commentator”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 23, 2026
How Tucker Carlson Became the Prophet of MAGA
“Network where Carlson hosted 'Tucker Carlson Unfiltered' for two years as mainstream media establishment member”
Music Saved Me Podcast · Jan 21, 2026
Singer Songwriter Jessica Lynn : How Music Saved Me From Self Doubt and Forged My Path in Country Rock
“Broadcast network that aired Jessica Lynn's television special nationwide, reaching 85% market coverage”
Up First from NPR · Jan 15, 2026
FBI Search Journalist's Home, U.S. Greenland Talks, Mental Health Funding
“Subject of regulatory investigations by Trump's top broadcast regulator”
Throughline · Jan 15, 2026
Ken Burns and the American Revolution
“Distributor of Ken Burns' American Revolution documentary series available on PBS.org”
Twenty Thousand Hertz · Jan 12, 2026
Butterfly in the Synth: Reading Rainbow’s Magical Theme Song
“Public broadcasting network that commissioned Reading Rainbow and selected Patchworks' theme song submission from approximately 10 competing music production companies.”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Jan 7, 2026
Tell Your Story with Jonathan Capehart
“Capehart is an analyst on the PBS NewsHour, a major news analysis platform”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Dec 23, 2025
Leaving Her Dream Job for Menopause Advocacy: Tamsen Fadal on HRT & Purpose After 50
“Aired 'The M Factor' documentary on menopause during World Menopause Day weekend, providing major credibility and distribution platform”
Curse of: America’s Next Top Model · Nov 26, 2025
Reality TV: The Great Experiment
“Network that aired 'An American Family' in 1973, the first serialized reality TV show that pioneered the genre”
The Daily · Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Special: A Sea of Streaming Docs
“Public broadcasting network historically central to documentary distribution; Ken Burns' primary platform for reaching mass audiences”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Oct 12, 2025
WWDTM: Taimane
“Affiliate announced auction of Bob Ross original oil paintings to compensate for government funding cuts”
Radiolab · Oct 10, 2025
Creation Story
“Co-broadcast Ella Alshamahi's television series 'Human' in the United States”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Oct 7, 2025
#615 - Ken Burns
“Ken Burns' primary distribution partner for all his documentaries, providing editorial independence and fact-checking rigor unavailable through commercial streaming services.”
Search Engine · Oct 3, 2025
Talk Easy x Search Engine
“Public media partner facing same $1.1B funding elimination as NPR, threatening cultural programming”
The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy · Aug 25, 2025
Create (Peri) Menopausal Confidence: Cut the Noise with Tamsen Fadal
“Partnered to air 'The M Factor' documentary on menopause, providing distribution platform for groundbreaking content”
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Aug 8, 2025
Who invented the English language?
“Broadcaster of Dr. Erika Brzovsky's show 'Other Words' about language and linguistics”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Aug 7, 2025
Ziwe is a Delight
“Public broadcasting network facing defunding and office closures”
Pet Candy Radio · Jul 31, 2025
The August Issue of Pet Candy Magazine: Love, Loss, and the Healing Power of Pets
“Produced documentary 'Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers' featuring Serena's cancer survival story and comparative oncology research”