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SoCal Sound Launches Fundraiser Amid Financial Crisis

12/4/2025

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KCSN, known as SoCal Sound, faces financial challenges after Congress defunded a $250,000 grant.
Morning hosts Nic Harcourt and Jet Raksin are leading an eight-day fundraiser to recover the losses.
Pledges began to increase after an initial downturn.
The station does not broadcast news and has been affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies toward liberal media.
Staff plan to continue pursuing creative funding solutions.

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Story summary

KCSN, known as SoCal Sound, faces financial challenges after Congress defunded a $250,000 grant.
Morning hosts Nic Harcourt and Jet Raksin are leading an eight-day fundraiser to recover the losses.
Pledges began to increase after an initial downturn.
The station does not broadcast news and has been affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies toward liberal media.
Staff plan to continue pursuing creative funding solutions.