As federal funding for public media officially comes to an end, numerous stations are grappling with significant funding cuts, forcing many to restructure operations, reduce programming, and lay off staff. Highlights include NPR and PBS facing their first days without federal funding, while various local stations, such as KAXE and RSU TV, seek public support and donations to navigate this tumultuous period. In response, GBH has launched a $225 million fundraising campaign to offset losses, while other public broadcasters are initiating fundraising efforts to sustain their services. The ongoing budget constraints are impacting local news coverage and programming, raising concerns about the future of public media and its essential role in communities across the country.