'Sesame Street? That's how I learned to read': Jake Tapper confronts GOP lawmaker on cuts

CNN's Jake Tapper repeatedly questioned Rep. Brendan Gill (R-TX) on Wednesday why he and his partisan colleagues want to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS. He claimed these networks promote "far-left ideologies" — but failed to name a single …

‘Ok, But Sesame Street?’ Jake Tapper Taken Aback When House Republican Likens PBS to North Korean Media

CNN’s Jake Tapper sparred with Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) over funding for PBS, which the lawmaker compared to state-sponsored propaganda à la China and North Korea. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has said he is looking to eliminate funding for the Corporation …

'Sesame Street?' Jake Tapper corners Republican on cutting 'radically left wing' PBS

CNN Anchor Jake Tapper showed surprise at the hostility Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) had against children’s television today. “The American people are sick of funding institutions who promote values that they find repugnant, and that's what we're …

3 of the Best Musical Performances From ‘Sesame Street’

Today, there seems to be a never-ending supply of platforms to showcase musicians. There are all the late-night television talk shows. There’s the Tiny Desk YouTube channel. There’s Saturday Night Live, Austin City Limits, and many more. But one you may …

Don’t Miss Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place San Diego With a Special Guest Appearance By The Octonauts

Join the excitement at Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place San Diego, featuring a special guest appearance by The Octonauts. What’s Happening: Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating the arrival of spring with Elmo’s Springtacular, which runs on select …

Cartoon: Trump-approved 'Sesame Street'

First Look: Heading Uptown on Lonsdale Street for a new concept in dining.

Posted on 29 April, 2025 Uptown Vibe is the latest addition to Lonsdale Street’s thriving restaurant scene. But in a strip already crowded with eateries, Uptown (as it’s more easily known) has a few important points of difference. For starters, it’s a new …

'I worked on The Muppets and Sesame Street - there's one children's show today that I love'

You might not recognise her name, but you'll know her work as we talk to award-winning children's television writer and producer Jocelyn Stevenson, the creative behind The Muppets and Sesame Street The name Jocelyn Stevenson might not be instantly …

Inspired by ‘Sesame Street,’ Brett Goldstein combines puppets and stand-up in HBO special ‘Second Best Night of Your ...

Brett Goldstein may be behind two of Apple TV+’s biggest shows, but he really wants to talk about puppets. The comedian — whose breakout role as foul-mouthed football player with a heart of gold Roy Kent on “Ted Lasso” earned him two Emmys and who co- …

Sesame Street comes to Shippensburg

On March 23, 2025, Sesame Street lit up the stage at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center on the campus of Shippensburg University.  The Sesame Street crew sang, danced, and played alongside many friends in the audience. The live event featured some of their …