Public media is under serious threat. Right now, Republican lawmakers are pushing a plan that could strip over $1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — a move that would devastate local stations, especially in rural America.

Here’s what’s happening: the Senate is about to vote on a rescissions package, meaning it will vote to formalize some of the cuts made by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. If it passes, funding for public broadcasting dries up — full stop.

Although NPR and PBS might survive in major cities, small-town stations — the ones that rely on federal grants — could vanish. These are communities where public radio isn’t a luxury — it’s the only source for local news, educational content,........

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