This is a test of the emergency broadcast system: Will Senate cut NPR, PBS?

This is a test of the emergency broadcast system: Will Senate cut NPR, PBS?

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White House considers cut to NPR, PBS

Government funding of the media, long a means of controlling truth, is at the crux of the current issue between the White House administration, as President Donald Trump reconsiders a request to Congress for cuts to public broadcasting. Should they transpire, it is a warning of the potential impact local communities may face if funding is reduced.

Emergency Officials: Public Radio Cuts Threaten Disaster Warnings | Radio & Television Business Report

As the Trump administration advances efforts to defund public broadcasting, state emergency officials in Oregon are warning that proposed cuts could undermine critical disaster response systems that rely on public radio’s infrastructure to reach vulnerable communities. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued a statement highlighting public radio’s unique role in broadcasting lifesaving information during emergencies, particularly in…