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Commentary: Jason Dole on the Closure of The Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Tim Bruno

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funded NPR, PBS and hundreds of local public radio and TV stations like ours for more than 50 years, said Monday that its board voted to dissolve the organization after Congress cut off federal funding.

The decision formalizes plans announced last year, following Congress’ move to eliminate more than $500 million in annual support

Although this wasn’t unexpected, it’s still it’s quite a shock to all us in the public media system. The CPB is no more.

Our own Jason Dole shared his thoughts about the closure of the CPB this week on The Local Edition.

Image Credit: Corporation for Public Broadcasting

2 thoughts on “Commentary: Jason Dole on the Closure of The Corporation for Public Broadcasting”

  1. Judy Rosen says:
    January 9, 2026 at 11:03 am

    thanks Jason
    that was really good….to hear the whole letter
    it provides a pretty solid bridge to the future for our vibrant media portal

    as always, keep up the great work you all do over there on rt 52

    ????????Judy????

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  2. Mike K. says:
    January 9, 2026 at 12:51 pm

    Just take the opportunity upon hearing this, to express gratitude to the WJFF Radio Catskill staff for keeping this marvelous lifeline alive.

    Reply

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