In today's podcast, we're diving into the latest threats to public media under the Trump administration. As E. Tammy Kim reports, Trump is pulling federal funding from NPR and PBS, sparking fears among media leaders that this move could seriously harm local journalism. "These are not normal times for American press freedoms," warns the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Recently, Trump attempted to remove board members from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that supports these outlets, and issued an executive order to "cease direct funding" to them, citing concerns over biased coverage. NPR's alleged refusal to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story was among the claims listed in a White House press release.

Jennifer Ferro, CEO of KCRW, emphasized that people are hesitant to speak up, reflecting a broader atmosphere of intimidation where institutions worry about opposing the administration. Meanwhile, journalist Tina Pamintuan expressed the emotional toll on reporters who continue to provide critical services during these challenging times.

Stay tuned as we explore the implications of these developments on public media and society at large.
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