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The Struggles of Public Broadcasting

This chapter examines the historical battles over funding for public broadcasting in the U.S., detailing political efforts from figures like Nixon and Reagan to undermine organizations like NPR and PBS. It emphasizes the crucial role of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in supporting local stations, particularly their impact on rural communities through vital programming.

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