Consumers who have been supporting local stations may lose programming By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs July 18, 2025 As expected, Congress has clawed back funding for public broadcasting in the U.S., culminating an effort that started during the Nixon Administration, led by conservatives who objected to what they say is a liberal taint in the system's programs. Despite extensive coverage, there has been little attention paid to the consumers who are a major source of funding for public programmingeven though they contribute the largest share, approximately 30%, most of it coming from occasional fund-raising drives and monthly contributions. Other major sources include foundation grants at 25% and corporate underwriting, about 15% to 20%. Federal funding amounts to 10% to 15%, depending on the station, with states, cities and other sources making up the rest. Listening to National Public Radio newscasts this morning, there were frequent mentions of impending… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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