July 23rd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Public radio stations are speaking out about the loss of federal funding from the recently passed rescission package. Over one billion dollars is being clawed back from the past two years of funding as well ending future funding. National Public Radio has warned that dozens of local stations could shut down entirely. Katherine Maher who heads NPR, said the stations want to continue broadcasting…

   

“We’ve certainly been talking to our audience and over 246 stations across the country to understand what they need out of public broadcasting. We want to make sure that we’re available and relevant to the entire American public regardless of where you sit and regardless of what your political beliefs are.”