NPR CEO Warns Of Cuts

[TheBigA]

We knew the virus had affected local fundraising, but now we see that it's also affecting NPR:

https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/...eo-s-memo-warns-of-cost-cutting-due-to-pandem

The $75 million for public broadcasting appropriated by Congress went to stations.

 

[TheBigA]

Speaking of the $75 million, CPB has announced how the funds will be distributed:

https://news.****************/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b16215

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Not really shocking though but at the same time I can see NPR cutting some of the shows getting cancelled except for Morning Edition and All Things Considered because those two news shows are big at Drive time though.

 

[TheBigA]

Not really shocking though but at the same time I can see NPR cutting some of the shows getting cancelled except for Morning Edition and All Things Considered because those two news shows are big at Drive time though.

I would really doubt they would cancel shows, because they're important to the stations. Also NPR's payments from stations is tied to the number of shows each station carries.

Much more likely that they'll cut budgets for the shows, meaning no overtime, fewer stringer reports, and less travel.

 

[TheBigA]

Now NPR announces that they will not raise program fees to member stations:

https://current.org/2020/04/npr-extends-dues-relief-to-stations/