Summary

The Republican-led push to defund public broadcasters like NPR and PBS has gained new momentum with Sen. John Kennedy’s proposed “No Propaganda Act,” echoing longstanding conservative critiques of media bias and fiscal waste.

The effort is bolstered by changing media consumption habits, a weakened public radio audience, and competition from digital platforms like Spotify and The New York Times.

NPR faces challenges in adapting to a digital future, while internal divisions and declining funding threaten its sustainability.

Advocates warn this campaign may succeed where past efforts have failed.

  • @reddig33
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    33 days ago

    PBS gets about 15% of their funding from the feds. They’ll probably be fine.

    • Flying Squid
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      32 days ago

      Do you think you’d make it if you lost 15% of your paycheck from now on?