The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on whether to revoke approximately $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over the next two years. This funding supports local stations like KUNC and The Colorado Sound, as well as national networks including NPR and PBS.
The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has already passed a measure to eliminate the funding. President Trump supports the move and has warned he may withdraw backing from GOP senators who vote against it. Currently, Republicans hold 53 of the 100 Senate seats.
Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, shared his views on the issue during a Tuesday morning conversation with Erin O’Toole. He emphasized the importance of continued federal support for public media, especially as Republicans push to cut it.
For those wondering how the proposed cuts would impact KUNC News, Michael Arnold, chief content and audience officer for KUNC and The Colorado Sound, recently weighed in on the issue.
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