US EditionJacksonville’s WJCT Asks for Donations After Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Public TV and Radio Funding
UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – Ken Burns calls the $1.1 billion funding cut to public broadcasting shortsighted, highlighting its vital role in rural areas and educational programming, officials said.
- In July 2025, following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s decision to eliminate approximately $5.7 million in state funding allocated to public radio and television stations, Jacksonville’s WJCT Public Media appealed to its audience for financial support to offset the shortfall.
- The veto followed broader federal efforts, including a House-approved bill to cut two years of funding for NPR and PBS, amid claims of liberal bias and government budget streamlining.
- WJCT and other stations warned the cuts threaten critical public broadcasting services, including educational programming, local journalism, and civic dialogue, especially in rural areas.
- David McGowan of WJCT emphasized that the reduction in funding goes beyond a simple budget cut, delivering a severe impact to the infrastructure that supports key local services. He noted the station faces losing close to $500,000 each year, a setback that jeopardizes its ability to provide essential programming and relies increasingly on individual contributions.
- The funding reduction prompts public media to rely more on listener support, raising concerns about the future stability and reach of outlets like WJCT, NPR, and PBS nationwide.
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Jacksonville’s WJCT asks for donations after Gov. DeSantis vetoes public TV and radio funding
A week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed about $5.7 million in funding for public radio and television stations, Jacksonville-based WJCT Public Media called the cuts “deeply troubling” and looked to its listeners to help make up the losses.
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