Rural Radio Stations Face Existential Threat from Public Media Funding Cuts
Rural Radio Stations Face Existential Threat from Public Media Funding Cuts Small, local radio stations across rural America are grappling with severe budget deficits following Congress’ decision to claw back $1.1 billion in federal funds from public media. This move, stemming from former President Trump’s push to slash funding due to perceived political bias, disproportionately impacts vital community broadcasters, many of whom are not NPR member stations but rely heavily on federal support. One such station is Allegheny Mountain Radio,…