Public Broadcasting Faces Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom
Public Broadcasting Faces Existential Threat as Federal Funding Cuts Loom Public television and radio stations across the nation are bracing for severe repercussions following a recent Senate vote to eliminate all federal funding for PBS and NPR. This move, a long-sought objective of former President Trump who criticized public media for alleged bias, is poised to devastate rural stations and smaller communities that rely heavily on federal subsidies. PBS CEO Paula Kerger confirmed that stations will be forced into difficult…