“Live and Local.” You’ve heard it a million times. It’s said to be the essence of radio. But in the era of RIFs and budget cuts, sometimes dayparts become voicetracked from afar or subbed entirely for ...

The loss of CPB funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 has sent shockwaves through the public radio system. For some, it’s an unwelcome budget hit. For others — particularly rural and smaller stations ...