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Lack of funds ends ‘Free Speech Radio News’ after 17 years
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The weekly show airs on 40 stations.
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The weekly show airs on 40 stations.
Stations can save money on equipment and power bills, but some over-the-air viewers may need to change their antennas.
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network is holding on to its stations in Bridgeport and Hartford-New Haven.
The school board–owned station may not see much of a bump to its annual budget.
An AIR report argues that live events are important to public media to raise awareness and support and find crucial voices that may be missing from reporting.
Other winners include “This American Life” and ProPublica.
It’s unclear how state policymakers intend to use $332M in proceeds, and whether funds will be reinvested in NJTV.
NPR correspondent Tamara Keith writes that in public radio she does work that could make a difference in the lives of listeners.
Siegel will step down in January.