Public Broadcast Cuts Hit Rural Areas, Revealing a Political Shift

Public Broadcast Cuts Hit Rural Areas, Revealing a Political Shift

As senators gathered at the Capitol last month to debate legislation to allow President Trump to zero out funding for public broadcasting, a siren and public service message rang out more than 4,000 miles away in this small town in the Aleutian Islands. “Attention: A tsunami warning has been issued for this area,” the message said. “Move to high ground immediately. Tune to your local radio station for details.” Residents of Unalaska, Alaska, hop…