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What Next | Is This the End of NPR and PBS?

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Defunding Public Media: The Battle for NPR and PBS

This chapter examines the implications of President Trump's rescission package that targets funding for public media, particularly NPR and PBS. It highlights the critical role local broadcasting plays in rural communities and discusses the legislative challenges these organizations face. The conversation also addresses the broader threats to independent journalism and the active measures being taken to secure public support amid funding uncertainties.

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