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Congress approved a $1.1 billion rescissions package requested by President Donald Trump, effectively clawing back two years of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Experts warn that up to 80 local public radio stations could shut down, particularly in rural areas. The hosts argue that NPR's claim that federal money is only 1% of their budget contradicts the "dire" warnings currently being issued by public media advocates.
Public Radio Funding, American Coalition for Public Radio, Rescissions Package
The House of Representatives approved a White House request to claw back two years of previously approved funding for public media. The American Coalition for Public Radio (ACPR) has launched a campaign urging listeners to oppose the rescissions, claiming the 1% funding cut poses an existential threat to local stations. Critics argue the reaction is hyperbolic given the small percentage of federal support involved.
The Trump administration has drafted a memo to end federal funding for public media, including NPR and PBS. NPR CEO Catherine Maher appeared on air to defend the network's journalism against accusations of "radical, woke propaganda." The proposed rescission would affect approximately $250 million in public radio funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
