Most vulnerable PBS/NPR stations

Americans how do you feel about PBS and NPR losing their funding? : r/AskReddit

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white_grapefruit
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8h ago
I know people are saying that due to corporate underwriting and community donations that most stations will be fine. While that is true, a lot of stations (either due to the communities that they serve or the populations that they serve) will likely close. Consider donating.

These stations rely heavily on CPB grants to stay operational because they serve areas with:

Low population density (less revenue from donations/memberships)

Limited access to corporate underwriting

Fewer local or regional philanthropic institutions

Most Vulnerable NPR & PBS Stations
1. Rural Public Radio Networks
Wyoming Public Media (WY)

High Plains Public Radio (KS, TX panhandle, OK, CO)

North Country Public Radio (northern NY)

Alaska Public Media & affiliates (AK) – Essential due to limited communication alternatives.

Prairie Public (ND/MN/MT) – Both radio and TV.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WV) – Particularly reliant on CPB funds.

2. PBS Stations in Small or Frontier Markets
KTOO & KUAC (Juneau & Fairbanks, Alaska) – Serve remote communities with poor broadband.

WNIT (South Bend, Indiana)

KBTC (Tacoma, WA) – While near a metro area, it serves lower-income communities with less local funding.

MontanaPBS – A statewide network with limited private support options.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB)

KOZJ/KOZK (Ozarks Public Television, MO)