Michael Levy, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), has resigned, citing health reasons after undergoing recent surgery.
His departure comes at a tense time for the CPB, a nonprofit that funnels roughly $500 million in federal funds annually to public media outlets like NPR and PBS.
Congressional Republicans, along with figures like President Trump and Elon Musk, have intensified calls to defund the CPB, alleging left-wing bias in public media programming.
Levy, who joined CPB in 2005 and held various senior roles, including chief strategy officer and COO since 2017, will continue advising the organization as a consultant.
The CPB faces not only political pressure but also broader industry challenges, as public stations report strained budgets and reliance on federal funds for stability. No permanent replacement for Levy has been announced.
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