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Navigating NPR Funding: Challenges and Implications
This chapter explores the complex funding mechanisms of National Public Radio (NPR), emphasizing the limited federal support and the reliance on local station fundraising. The speakers critique the outdated satellite system and discuss how various funding models affect public journalism, particularly in rural areas. Through thoughtful analysis, they address the implications of funding loss and its potential societal consequences, questioning the sustainability of current financial structures.