Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media
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2 min
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2 min
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Leadership, Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
NPR CEO Katherine Maher responds to Congressional vote eliminating federal funding for public media, requesting listener donations to maintain operations.
Notable Moment
Maher emphasizes public media serves people rather than shareholders, distinguishing it from commercial outlets through independent journalism and community focus.
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