Radio Stations Serving Indigenous Communities Face Challenges From Federal Cuts
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Show Notes
When Congress passed a budget bill that clawed back more than a billion dollars in federal funding for public media, radio stations across the country were put on notice. With the lack of funding, many have already laid off staff, and many smaller stations in rural areas are at risk of closing for good. That includes stations in the western United States that serve indigenous communities.
Guest: Peggy Berryhill, General Manager, KGUA
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