CPB Funding
It Happened. And It Hurts.
What we hoped wouldn’t happen, just did.
Following the executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to end both direct and indirect support to NPR and PBS, Congress has now passed a rescissions bill canceling $1.1 billion in previously approved public media funding.
This is more than symbolic. It’s a direct blow to the infrastructure that connects local stations like WAMC to national programming—Morning Edition, All Things Considered, international reporting, and the cultural coverage our listeners count on.
But here’s what this doesn’t do
They took away federal dollars only. The core of WAMC’s strength—our members, underwriters, and sponsors—remains intact.
WAMC operates with a lean and carefully managed budget. At this time, we have no plans to cut staff or programming. Our commitment to local service continues—uninterrupted.
We’ve been preparing for this. And now, we’re asking our community to rise to the moment.
If you believe in the mission of public media, in journalism that informs, programming that inspires, and access that belongs to everyone…now is the time to show it.
Make your donation today. Because what we do together matters.
Make your donation today. Because what we do together matters.