A new executive order could cut federal support for NPR and PBS, challenging stations like KUAF. Despite financial concerns, community backing offers optimism.

Nearly $13 million in total state and federal public funding accounts for about 30% of the combined budgets of Indiana’s public media stations, according to a WFYI analysis of budget and funding data.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to defund PBS and NPR, claiming they exhibit bias. Public broadcasters plan to challenge the order, calling it unlawful and citing the essential services they provide.