KCUR Shares Defiant Proclamation After MAGA Funding Cut

Progressive rebuke and the promise of more resistance against the White House . . . Here's the local word:

President Trump has directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters. The move could directly impact KCUR and Classical KC in Kansas City.

NPR is unwavering in our commitment to integrity, editorial independence, and our mission to serve the American people in partnership with our NPR Member organizations. Last night the President released an Executive Order seeking to cease all federal funding to NPR and PBS. We will vigorously defend our right to provide essential news, information and life-saving services to the American public. We will challenge this Executive Order using all means available. 

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NPR Statement on White House Executive Order

President Trump has directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters. The move could directly impact KCUR and Classical KC in Kansas City.