Public broadcasters say GOP funding cuts could be 'devastating' to local media and make Americans less safe

[Dulcinea]

(NBC News) When a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off southern Alaska on Wednesday, officials were concerned about a potential tsunami. It was local public media that helped relay a tsunami alert, Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.

But now, looming GOP-led funding cuts are concerning media allies that local public broadcasters would be forced to downsize or shutter, damaging news operations and hurting locals’ ability to get timely emergency alerts like the one issued in Alaska.

"Their response to today’s earthquake is a perfect example of the incredible public service these stations provide," Murkowski, of Alaska, one of two Republican senators to oppose the cuts, said Wednesday on X. "They deliver local news, weather updates, and, yes, emergency alerts that save human lives."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/public-broadcasters-gop-funding-cuts-090042667.html

[MineralMan]

1. Cutting off public radio and TV has been a strong goal of Republicans

for almost as long as I can remember. And now, they've finally done it. Very depressing. Check going out to my local public broadcasters today.