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Congress Has Cut Federal Funding for Public Media

With the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, federal support for public media has not only been eliminated moving forward — it’s also being pulled back for the current fiscal year.

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Watch the Season 8 finale of Doc Martin

Martin stops practicing the week before his hearing, but patients continue to solicit his advice. An American tourist asks Mrs. Tishell for help, and Penhale commissions a bust of himself. 

Watch the Season 8 Finale of Doc Martin on August 24 at 8pm on WITF TV or binge the entire season with WITF Passport and the PBS or WITF app!
 

Family life proves to be stressful as Martin and Louisa raise their infant son. With Louisa’s encouragement, James Henry grows attached to Buddy the dog though Martin has less than feelings about the four-legged friend. Louisa finds it difficult to manage all her responsibilities as she begins the search for a new nanny and considers making a career change, causing a rift with Martin.  

Meanwhile, Portwenn is abuzz as the residents prepare for a wedding. The Larges hope to profit from the festivities, but when Martin’s Aunt Ruth (Eileen Atkins, Cranford) considers selling the family farm, her decision causes trouble for their business endeavors. As some relationships bloom and others falter, can Martin cope with all the changes — or will he risk the fragile unity he’s forged with his family? 

Watch Season 8 Finale of Doc Martin on August 24 at 8pm on WITF TV or binge the entire season with WITF Passport and the PBS or WITF app! 

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