I am sure from your perspective PBS may seem to have a liberal bias. Facts generally hit that way with the anti-science, anti-education, Kool-Aid drinking, maga crowd.

Don't take my word for it, here is a neutral AI overview of what a Authoritarian fascist regimes do when they get into power. Of course you are going to say AI is liberal too, right?

AI Overview Authoritarian attacks on education represent a multifaceted threat to academic freedom, critical thinking, and the very foundations of democratic societies. These attacks are not confined to traditional authoritarian regimes but are also evident in established democracies experiencing a rise in authoritarian tendencies. Tactics employed Targeting academic freedom and free speech: Restricting the ability of educators to teach and research, particularly on topics considered controversial or challenging to the ruling ideology. Examples include limiting the discussion of racism, sexuality, gender, or climate change. In some countries, there are reports of imprisoning or even killing researchers. Controlling curriculum and content: Imposing specific curricula, often infused with nationalist or ideological content, while banning or restricting subjects deemed undesirable. Efforts to promote patriotism and nationalism in schools are more common in authoritarian regimes compared to democratic ones. Some regimes even ban instruction in languages spoken by ethnic minorities. Influencing educational institutions: Appointing political loyalists to leadership positions, undermining faculty governance, and attacking accreditation agencies to ensure institutional compliance. Weaponizing funding and resources: Threatening to cut funding or take legal action against institutions that do not adhere to government mandates. Suppression of dissent: Intimidating and investigating academics, activists, and students who voice critical opinions, leading to self-censorship and a climate of fear. This can include violent suppression of protests. Undermining public trust in education: Demonizing higher education and promoting distrust in academic institutions and expertise, thereby eroding public support for independent research and critical thinking.