WXXI Public Broadcasting Council is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1958, it employs approximately 140 people and specializes in broadcast media production and distribution.
On April 13, 2026, WXXI's "Connections with Evan Dawson" featured former federal energy official Jigar Shah and other experts who called on New York lawmakers to implement immediate policy changes in response to intensifying economic and geopolitical pressures affecting energy affordability and grid reliability. Previously, on April 1, WXXI partnered with Monroe Community College (MCC) to host a special screening and community discussion for the film "Make a Circle" at the MCC Downtown Campus, focusing on challenges within the childcare system where parents face unaffordable costs and teachers struggle with inadequate wages. This follows the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) board's vote on January 6 to dissolve, a direct consequence of Congress cutting $9 billion in federal funding the previous summer, which eliminated support for public media stations nationwide, including WXXI. One day prior, on January 5, Diane Kaplan resigned from the CPB board of directors, stating pride in serving as the first and only Alaskan member. WXXI began its reinvention in response to losing $1.9 million in annual federal funding from the CPB, as detailed on November 6, 2025, with CEO Chris Hastings planning to expand production services, forge new partnerships, and leverage assets like CITY magazine and The Little Theatre for revenue.
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