
Why Trump is defunding NPR and PBS - and suing Rupert Murdoch
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Funding Challenges for Public Broadcasting
This chapter examines the critical funding cuts threatening public broadcasting, specifically the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting NPR and PBS. It highlights the dependency of local stations on federal support and explores the potential repercussions of these financial reductions, including closures and dwindling revenues. The discussion also delves into the historical context of public media's establishment and the ongoing political tensions surrounding its funding.
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