NPR CEO on the struggle to fund public news

Financial Concerns - NPR traditionally received about 1% of its budget directly from the federal government [1] - Defunding could create a $120 million gap [2] - NPR is considering cutting fees to member stations to stretch resources [1] Public Media Landscape - NPR has a network of around 250 member stations, some receiving as much as 70% of their funding in rural areas [1] - 20% of Americans live without local news, highlighting the gap filled by public media [2] - 3 million people wrote to Congress to support public radio during defunding discussions [2]