# Czechs rally against plan to switch funding of public media > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/5541616 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 3 outlets covering · First listed: BBC, Nov 15, 2026, 10:36 AM · Read it: Protesters say the move will stifle media freedom, while the government insists broadcasters need to cut costs. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 15, 2026, 9:22 AM: [Czechs gather in big numbers to reject government's plan to overhaul funding of public media]() — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center) - Nov 15, 2026, 10:32 AM: [Thousands rally in Czech Republic against state media funding changes]() — Al Jazeera (TV network, Qatar, rated Lean left) Critics say proposed funding changes will give the government more control of state media. - Nov 15, 2026, 10:36 AM: [Czechs rally against plan to switch funding of public media]() — BBC (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom, rated Center) Protesters say the move will stifle media freedom, while the government insists broadcasters need to cut costs.