US EditionOklahoma Public Radio Stations Detail Harsh Realities of Funding Cuts
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – The $1.1 billion cut threatens programming and jobs at over 1,500 public stations nationwide amid a $9 billion federal budget reduction, officials said.
- This past week, Congress enacted the Rescissions Act of 2025 removing $1.1 billion from CPB, part of a $9 billion federal clawback.
- Across the sector, stations warn of looming funding cuts, and outlets are sounding the alarm over losing billions in federal funding.
- Stations are grappling with sudden funding losses at the local level, with WRKF set to lose about $150,000, roughly 8% of its budget, while Louisiana Public Media raised $400,000 in 24 hours to cover its gap.
- WKU Public Media launched a community campaign for emergency support, and Jordan Basham said losing a third of funding `completely obliterates the business model we’ve had for 45 years`.
- In the coming year, stations may face program cuts, staff layoffs and signal shutdowns, with more than 1,500 outlets nationwide affected, as Basham warns of operational risks.
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