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Sesame Street heading to Netflix after Trump cut PBS funding
Sky Newsยท 2025-05-20 10:24
Core Points - Netflix has secured a deal to stream new episodes of Sesame Street, expanding its audience after federal funding cuts to PBS by President Trump [1][2] - New episodes will be available on Netflix and PBS simultaneously, with select past episodes accessible worldwide on Netflix [1][3] - The partnership aims to maintain Sesame Street's educational mission while ensuring free access for children in the US [4][5] Group 1 - The deal follows Warner Bros Discovery's decision not to renew its contract for new episodes on HBO and Max, with existing episodes remaining until 2027 [2] - The upcoming 56th season will focus on an 11-minute story format, exploring the Sesame Street neighborhood and featuring iconic characters [2][3] - Sesame Street has a long-standing legacy, having won over 200 Emmys and other prestigious awards, highlighting its cultural significance [7] Group 2 - The collaboration between Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting represents a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing children's educational content [4][5] - Sesame Workshop emphasizes the importance of this partnership in delivering research-based curriculum globally while ensuring access to US communities [5]