How Trump public broadcasting cuts could hit rural America
Published: 7/14/2025

President Donald Trump has proposed cuts to public broadcasting funding, sparking concern for rural stations that heavily rely on federal grants. Senate Republicans are divided on this issue, with some expressing opposition due to the vital role public media plays in rural areas, such as in Alaska. The potential impact of these cuts on essential local news coverage and rural communities has raised alarms among station directors like Travis Bubenik of Marfa Public Radio in Texas.