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WOJB Radio Faces Closure Amid 42% Budget Cuts

10/5/2025

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WOJB, a Hayward radio station, faces a 42% budget cut after Congress defunded the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), risking closure.
WXPR and WORT report funding losses affecting staffing and operations.
WXPR’s funding now comes from federal grants for 25%.
Rural outlets face fewer revenue opportunities and higher costs; WOJB shifted grant funds to savings to extend operations temporarily.

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Story summary

WOJB, a Hayward radio station, faces a 42% budget cut after Congress defunded the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), risking closure.
WXPR and WORT report funding losses affecting staffing and operations.
WXPR’s funding now comes from federal grants for 25%.
Rural outlets face fewer revenue opportunities and higher costs; WOJB shifted grant funds to savings to extend operations temporarily.