What’s next for Illinois’ public media stations as Congress approves withdrawal of $1.1 billion in federal funding?
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Late last week, Republicans in Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back more than two year’s worth of funding for public radio and television.
A panel of general managers from NPR and PBS stations across Illinois discuss how much their stations will lose after this move, where cuts may happen, and what are the options for alternative funding sources.
GUESTS
Heather Norman
General Manager, WIUM — Tri States Public Radio
President, Illinois Public Broadcasting Council
Moss Bresnahan
Executive Director, Illinois Public Media
Larry Hunter
Interim Executive Director, WSIU Public Broadcasting
Dawn Schmitt
General Manager, WQPT
Jeff Owens
General Manager, WEIU