A year after Trump funding cuts, public media finds support from audiences
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David Folkenflik |
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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A year ago, President Trump cut all federal funding for public TV and radio. Hundreds of public media staffers got laid off. But listeners and viewers are also stepping up with support.
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