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Rural Radio Stations Brace for Funding Cuts

7/24/2025

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Rural radio stations across the U.S., such as WMMT 88.7 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, are bracing for tough times as Congress considers slashing public media funding. With a third of their budget reliant on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, these stations fear losing essential services. Yet, their leaders vow to persist in supporting their communities, no matter the financial hurdles.

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Rural radio stations across the U.S., such as WMMT 88.7 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, are bracing for tough times as Congress considers slashing public media funding. With a third of their budget reliant on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, these stations fear losing essential services. Yet, their leaders vow to persist in supporting their communities, no matter the financial hurdles.