Mike Gonzalez, a Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, argues against public broadcasting funding, calling for cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Sage Smiley, News Director at KYUK, highlights local public radio's critical role in providing essential information to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. They discuss the ongoing political battles over funding amidst accusations of bias, the importance of local journalism for community accountability, and the necessity of public media during crises like wildfires and climate change.
