JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Rescue Plan for Local Public Media That Conservatives Will Love.

  • Published In: Chronicle of Philanthropy, 2025, v. 37, n. 12. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HUSOCK, HOWARD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut $1.1 billion in federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which supports NPR, PBS, and over 1,500 local public media stations. The author, a former Republican board member of CPB, argues that this funding loss will significantly harm local journalism and democracy. To address this issue, he proposes the creation of a bipartisan private endowment to replace the lost federal funds, emphasizing the need for diverse philanthropic support from both conservative and progressive foundations. The article highlights the importance of local media in providing essential coverage of community issues and calls for a collaborative approach to sustain public journalism. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Chronicle of Philanthropy. 2025/10, Vol. 37, Issue 12, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1040-676X
  • Accession Number:188786041
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