public television

noun

1. a type of noncommercial, usually educational, television programming funded by the government, grants, viewers, and corporations. Compare educational television.

Example Sentences

Director Michael Kirk’s argument — somewhat spicy for public television — focuses on the leadership failures of the past two decades that have resulted in civic division and distrust.

From Washington Post

Even when I was working in foreign policy, I was moonlighting for a public television station.

From Freakonomics

This is New York Times Reporter Paul Mozur speaking on public television.

From MIT Technology Review

Even the exposed skin of women on public television is blurred out.

From The Daily Beast

After he read a poem on Danish public television, Hassan received a modest 27 death threats from “offended” viewers.

From The Daily Beast

With the possible exception of public television, a cause to which David Koch has made significant, controversial contributions.

From The Daily Beast

The Sesame Street gang could easily survive without federal assistance—as could all public television and radio.

From The Daily Beast

He applauds the many choices available, but still believes there is a need for public television.

From The Daily Beast