The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds NPR and PBS, has announced it will be ceasing operations in the coming months following significant federal budget cuts. The decision comes after Congress eliminated billions in funding, leaving many local public radio and television stations facing uncertainty as they grapple with the loss of crucial financial support. Many stations, including those in New York and Northwest Public Broadcasting, expect to lose millions annually, impacting their ability to serve local communities. This move has sparked debates about the future of public media in a political landscape that increasingly questions the role of government subsidies, particularly in light of perceived biases in programming.