Tom Abbott

Jessica Cheung, a senior audio producer at The New York Times, interviews Tom Abbott, the general manager of KFSK-FM from Petersburg, Alaska, about the dire state of public radio funding. They discuss how proposed cuts threaten local stations essential for community engagement and emergency information. Abbott highlights KFSK's unique role in providing a voice for rural residents during crises and the challenges of maintaining trust amid polarized views. The conversation sheds light on the critical need for federal support to sustain local media in a rapidly changing political landscape.