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National Public Radio gets only about 2% of its budget from the federal government.

Media Matters: Defunding or defending public radio

"A recent New York Times study showed that Ohio public radio stations, on average, get about 6% of their budget from federal dollars, while Mississippi's public radio stations get 30% of their budget from the CPB."
Richard Campbell Aug 3, 2025
The exterior of the new Cincinnati Public Radio building.

Ohio public radio faces an uncertain future as Congress cuts funding

Ohio is set to lose $13.3 million in funding for public radio.
Aidan Cornue Jul 31, 2025

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