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The House has approved a proposal to eliminate $700 million in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services and could force rural stations off the air. The Senate will take up the bill next.

FOX has renewed 'The Simpsons' through 2025

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UNIDENTIFIED MUSICAL GROUP: The Simspons.

HANK AZARIA: (As Dr. Nick) Hi, everybody.

A MARTÍNEZ, HOST:

I'm A Martínez. Fox has renewed "The Simpsons" through 2025.

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR: (As Mr. Burns) Excellent.

MARTÍNEZ: It debuted in 1989. That's 36 seasons and 800 episodes.

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AZARIA: (As Clancy) That's nice work, boys.

MARTÍNEZ: The season's stars, such as Billie Eilish and Natasha Lyonne, made guest appearances.

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NANCY CARTWRIGHT: (As Bart) Ay, caramba.

MARTÍNEZ: Imagine if they ever invited me. That would be...

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AZARIA: (As Comic Book Guy) The worst episode ever.

MARTÍNEZ: Eat my shorts. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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