What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station?

Since Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, local stations in rural areas are at risk of going dark. Megan Mineiro, a congressional reporter for The New York Times, went to rural Alaska to see how the cuts affect one radio station and a town that relies on it.

Aug 26, 2025 - 06:30
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What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station?
Since Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, local stations in rural areas are at risk of going dark. Megan Mineiro, a congressional reporter for The New York Times, went to rural Alaska to see how the cuts affect one radio station and a town that relies on it.

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