PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

PBS affiliate KSPS in Spokane, Washington, faces a $1.2 million budget shortfall after Congress cut $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, prompting emergency fundraising efforts. While some stations have exceeded donation expectations, challenges remain, particularly for those in poorer areas, leading to initiatives encouraging wealthier donors to support struggling stations.

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