PBS Tops Latest ‘Most Trusted’ Poll

A new poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media ranks PBS as one of the most trusted news sources and institutions, B&C reports.

40% of Americans polled report they trust PBS news programming a “great deal” Fox News came in second and CNN came in third:

How much do you trust the news and public affairs programs that networks broadcast?
Percent that trust a “great deal” (on a four point scale: a great deal, somewhat, not too much, not at all)

PBS – 40% FNC – 29% CNN – 27% NPR – 25%

CBS – 21% ABC – 21% NBC – 21% MSNBC – 18%

More results, including perceived conservative/liberal tendencies and opinions on funding for public broadcasting, in the PBS pamphlet after the jump.

Previously: Fox News named most trusted in Public Policy Polling study

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