# Czechs Protest Media Control

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Podcast: [Lubbock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lubbock-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571537)
Published: 2026-06-21T19:53:24+00:00
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Thousands hit Prague’s streets in a fiery protest against a government plan to shift public broadcaster funding from fees to state control — a move critics fear will hand political power to the ruling party and endanger media independence, echoing troubling trends in Eastern Europe. As public TV staff prepare for a warning strike, media leaders warn of hundreds of job losses, while Prime Minister Andrej Babiš defends the change as cost-cutting — though opponents see it as a power grab. The protest comes amid broader tensions, including the government’s retreat from Ukraine and EU support, and a long history of Babiš’s media hostility. The stakes? Protecting a free, public media as the bedrock of democracy — and the public won’t back down. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/705dc5a571d8b60c

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