Indiana cuts all funding for public media

[UncleMark]

I'm a contributing member of WFIU, the local PBS station. Got this in my email today:

Indiana lawmakers approved the next two-year state budget shortly after 1:00 a.m. last Friday, April 25. Although level funding for public broadcasting was included in the governor’s original budget proposal and passed through both the House and Senate without amendment, adjustments made in the final days of the session removed all funding for Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations for the next two years. This change suddenly removes $3.675 million in annual support for Indiana’s 17 public media member stations, which serve 95% of Hoosiers. WFIU/WTIU’s loss in state funding is approximately $450,000 for our next budget year.​

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The loss of these state dollars and the potential loss of federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting dollars will have a direct impact on WFIU and WTIU locally. We are deeply committed to providing trusted programming to our community, and a loss of state and potential loss of federal support will affect the station’s ability to bring you the programming you value.​

​

Listeners like you help us to safeguard the future of public media and ensure that the programs we all value remain accessible to everyone. Help us keep independent journalism and meaningful music free and accessible, and to deliver on public radio’s mission to create a more informed public. This free access to trustworthy news and reliable information is as important now as ever.​

​

Here’s what you can do to help:​

• Please increase—consider doubling—your sustaining support of WFIU right now. Every increase in support helps us to stabilize this service for those who rely on WFIU’s programming each day.
• Share your story of what public media means to you.
• Tell us how public media has affected your life by recording a testimonial.

​

The mission of public radio has never been more vital—or more vulnerable—than it is at this moment. We know we are not alone in finding a path forward. Thank you, as ever, for your sustaining support of the station, and thank you for standing with us as we hold steadfast to our mission to serve this community.​

 

[mcmurtry66]

I'm a contributing member of WFIU, the local PBS station. Got this in my email today:

Indiana lawmakers approved the next two-year state budget shortly after 1:00 a.m. last Friday, April 25. Although level funding for public broadcasting was included in the governor’s original budget proposal and passed through both the House and Senate without amendment, adjustments made in the final days of the session removed all funding for Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations for the next two years. This change suddenly removes $3.675 million in annual support for Indiana’s 17 public media member stations, which serve 95% of Hoosiers. WFIU/WTIU’s loss in state funding is approximately $450,000 for our next budget year.​

​

The loss of these state dollars and the potential loss of federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting dollars will have a direct impact on WFIU and WTIU locally. We are deeply committed to providing trusted programming to our community, and a loss of state and potential loss of federal support will affect the station’s ability to bring you the programming you value.​

​

Listeners like you help us to safeguard the future of public media and ensure that the programs we all value remain accessible to everyone. Help us keep independent journalism and meaningful music free and accessible, and to deliver on public radio’s mission to create a more informed public. This free access to trustworthy news and reliable information is as important now as ever.​

​

Here’s what you can do to help:​

• Please increase—consider doubling—your sustaining support of WFIU right now. Every increase in support helps us to stabilize this service for those who rely on WFIU’s programming each day.
• Share your story of what public media means to you.
• Tell us how public media has affected your life by recording a testimonial.

​

The mission of public radio has never been more vital—or more vulnerable—than it is at this moment. We know we are not alone in finding a path forward. Thank you, as ever, for your sustaining support of the station, and thank you for standing with us as we hold steadfast to our mission to serve this community.​

Good. Anachronistic. Let em start a YouTube channel

 

[BradStevens]

If you record a testimonial, please post it here.

 

[76-1]

I'm a contributing member of WFIU, the local PBS station. Got this in my email today:

Indiana lawmakers approved the next two-year state budget shortly after 1:00 a.m. last Friday, April 25. Although level funding for public broadcasting was included in the governor’s original budget proposal and passed through both the House and Senate without amendment, adjustments made in the final days of the session removed all funding for Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations for the next two years. This change suddenly removes $3.675 million in annual support for Indiana’s 17 public media member stations, which serve 95% of Hoosiers. WFIU/WTIU’s loss in state funding is approximately $450,000 for our next budget year.​

​

The loss of these state dollars and the potential loss of federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting dollars will have a direct impact on WFIU and WTIU locally. We are deeply committed to providing trusted programming to our community, and a loss of state and potential loss of federal support will affect the station’s ability to bring you the programming you value.​

​

Listeners like you help us to safeguard the future of public media and ensure that the programs we all value remain accessible to everyone. Help us keep independent journalism and meaningful music free and accessible, and to deliver on public radio’s mission to create a more informed public. This free access to trustworthy news and reliable information is as important now as ever.​

​

Here’s what you can do to help:​

• Please increase—consider doubling—your sustaining support of WFIU right now. Every increase in support helps us to stabilize this service for those who rely on WFIU’s programming each day.
• Share your story of what public media means to you.
• Tell us how public media has affected your life by recording a testimonial.

​

The mission of public radio has never been more vital—or more vulnerable—than it is at this moment. We know we are not alone in finding a path forward. Thank you, as ever, for your sustaining support of the station, and thank you for standing with us as we hold steadfast to our mission to serve this community.​

GOOD

Feel free to up your donation if you feel those stations are important to you...

Their using my tax dollars was nothing I ever voted for.

 

[WhyisIUBBcursed]

Time for Trump broadcasting station to be on every channel from now on.

 

[crazed_hoosier2]

For the life of me, I’ve never been able to understand why public broadcasting people haven’t realized that their tax funds were in jeopardy and at least tried to make a good faith effort not to open themselves up to charges of bias.

Republican pols have votes, too. And in Indiana, for the time being, they’re the only ones that matter.

So this was just a matter of time.

But, alleged bias aside, McMurtry is right that public broadcasting is a relic of a bygone era.

 

[zeke4ahs]

GOOD

Feel free to up your donation if you feel those stations are important to you...

Their using my tax dollars was nothing I ever voted for.

Yes because we all get to vote where our tax dollars go, right?

 

[CO. Hoosier]

I'm a contributing member of WFIU, the local PBS station. Got this in my email today:

Indiana lawmakers approved the next two-year state budget shortly after 1:00 a.m. last Friday, April 25. Although level funding for public broadcasting was included in the governor’s original budget proposal and passed through both the House and Senate without amendment, adjustments made in the final days of the session removed all funding for Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations for the next two years. This change suddenly removes $3.675 million in annual support for Indiana’s 17 public media member stations, which serve 95% of Hoosiers. WFIU/WTIU’s loss in state funding is approximately $450,000 for our next budget year.​

​

The loss of these state dollars and the potential loss of federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting dollars will have a direct impact on WFIU and WTIU locally. We are deeply committed to providing trusted programming to our community, and a loss of state and potential loss of federal support will affect the station’s ability to bring you the programming you value.​

​

Listeners like you help us to safeguard the future of public media and ensure that the programs we all value remain accessible to everyone. Help us keep independent journalism and meaningful music free and accessible, and to deliver on public radio’s mission to create a more informed public. This free access to trustworthy news and reliable information is as important now as ever.​

​

Here’s what you can do to help:​

• Please increase—consider doubling—your sustaining support of WFIU right now. Every increase in support helps us to stabilize this service for those who rely on WFIU’s programming each day.
• Share your story of what public media means to you.
• Tell us how public media has affected your life by recording a testimonial.

​

The mission of public radio has never been more vital—or more vulnerable—than it is at this moment. We know we are not alone in finding a path forward. Thank you, as ever, for your sustaining support of the station, and thank you for standing with us as we hold steadfast to our mission to serve this community.​

Are you gonna up your giving?

 

[UncleMark]

Yes because we all get to vote where our tax dollars go, right?

Is the children's programming a big thing anymore?

 

[UncleMark]

Are you gonna up your giving?

Most likely. I wasn't aware the state provided any funding beyond the support they get from IU. The 50% tax credit is always nice.

 

[76-1]

Yes because we all get to vote where our tax dollars go, right?

Looks like I did this time... 🤣

I rarely write my reps but I may have to take the time to send them a Thank You note for this move... 😎

I'm sure you remember one of your heroes once saying: "elections have consequences".

Yes..., yes they do...😉

 

[Univee2]

For the life of me, I’ve never been able to understand why public broadcasting people haven’t realized that their tax funds were in jeopardy and at least tried to make a good faith effort not to open themselves up to charges of bias.

Republican pols have votes, too. And in Indiana, for the time being, they’re the only ones that matter.

So this was just a matter of time.

But, alleged bias aside, McMurtry is right that public broadcasting is a relic of a bygone era.

When home, I have WVXU on in the morning while shaving, brushing teeth and the like. NPR is on and it is so left-wing biased that it is a source of amusement. WGUC is the other public station and at least it’s all classical music, when I need that fix.

NPR lost any right years ago to the claim of being an honest, trusted source for news, opinion and reporting. Might as well publicly fund The Washington Post.

Let public radio broadcasting exist in the real world of competition. No more tax dollars.

 

[76-1]

Most likely. I wasn't aware the state provided any funding beyond the support they get from IU. The 50% tax credit is always nice.

Good to know... I'll be sure to mention the Tax Credit in my note... There's always something else to work on to get rid of all the termites....

 

[UncleMark]

Good to know... I'll be sure to mention the Tax Credit in my note... There's always something else to work on to get rid of all the termites....

Such a douchebag

 

[Harry Hondo]

Is the children's programming a big thing anymore?

Apple TV+ took Sesame Street. Btw, I bet most of us here benefited from that PBS show as kids. I’m ok with this, it just means they’ll have more pledge weeks throughout the year.

What I’m not okay with is this. And I’m hoping our God fearing constitutional conservatives here aren’t either. I’m not holding my breath, though.

Supreme Court's conservatives lean toward allowing country's first religious public charter school

Oklahoma's Republican attorney general says the proposal to launch a Catholic virtual charter school violates the Constitution's First Amendment.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[76-1]

Such a douchebag

Yes, yes you are.

 

[snarlcakes]

I'm a contributing member of WFIU, the local PBS station. Got this in my email today:

Indiana lawmakers approved the next two-year state budget shortly after 1:00 a.m. last Friday, April 25. Although level funding for public broadcasting was included in the governor’s original budget proposal and passed through both the House and Senate without amendment, adjustments made in the final days of the session removed all funding for Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations for the next two years. This change suddenly removes $3.675 million in annual support for Indiana’s 17 public media member stations, which serve 95% of Hoosiers. WFIU/WTIU’s loss in state funding is approximately $450,000 for our next budget year.​

​

The loss of these state dollars and the potential loss of federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting dollars will have a direct impact on WFIU and WTIU locally. We are deeply committed to providing trusted programming to our community, and a loss of state and potential loss of federal support will affect the station’s ability to bring you the programming you value.​

​

Listeners like you help us to safeguard the future of public media and ensure that the programs we all value remain accessible to everyone. Help us keep independent journalism and meaningful music free and accessible, and to deliver on public radio’s mission to create a more informed public. This free access to trustworthy news and reliable information is as important now as ever.​

​

Here’s what you can do to help:​

• Please increase—consider doubling—your sustaining support of WFIU right now. Every increase in support helps us to stabilize this service for those who rely on WFIU’s programming each day.
• Share your story of what public media means to you.
• Tell us how public media has affected your life by recording a testimonial.

​

The mission of public radio has never been more vital—or more vulnerable—than it is at this moment. We know we are not alone in finding a path forward. Thank you, as ever, for your sustaining support of the station, and thank you for standing with us as we hold steadfast to our mission to serve this community.​

Send me the money. We can FaceTime and I'll say stupid shit to entertain you.

 

[mrhighlife]

Apple TV+ took Sesame Street. Btw, I bet most of us here benefited from that PBS show as kids. I’m ok with this, it just means they’ll have more pledge weeks throughout the year.

What I’m not okay with is this. And I’m hoping our God fearing constitutional conservatives here aren’t either. I’m not holding my breath, though.

Supreme Court's conservatives lean toward allowing country's first religious public charter school

Oklahoma's Republican attorney general says the proposal to launch a Catholic virtual charter school violates the Constitution's First Amendment.

www.nbcnews.com

"No. That's ok. Our tax dollars can go to that."- Douchebags who thinks PBS is a problem.

 

[UncleMark]

Send me the money. We can FaceTime and I'll say stupid shit to entertain you.

I get that here already, and I pay @SammyJacobs for the privilege.

 

[Eppy99]

So the rumor of Burt and Ernie being gay must be true.

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

Apple TV+ took Sesame Street. Btw, I bet most of us here benefited from that PBS show as kids. I’m ok with this, it just means they’ll have more pledge weeks throughout the year.

What I’m not okay with is this. And I’m hoping our God fearing constitutional conservatives here aren’t either. I’m not holding my breath, though.

Supreme Court's conservatives lean toward allowing country's first religious public charter school

Oklahoma's Republican attorney general says the proposal to launch a Catholic virtual charter school violates the Constitution's First Amendment.

www.nbcnews.com

How are you harmed by this?

 

[crazed_hoosier2]

When home, I have WVXU on in the morning while shaving, brushing teeth and the like. NPR is on and it is so left-wing biased that it is a source of amusement. WGUC is the other public station and at least it’s all classical music, when I need that fix.

NPR lost any right years ago to the claim of being an honest, trusted source for news, opinion and reporting. Might as well publicly fund The Washington Post.

Let public radio broadcasting exist in the real world of competition. No more tax dollars.

It’s gotten worse in the past 10-15 years.

I used to listen to quite a bit of NPR. All Things Considered, Prairie Home Companion, Car Talk, Fresh Air (her interview with Gene Simmons is legendary), Marketplace.

Much of their programming was always left-leaning. But not as much as it’s been in recent years.

One benefit for them in losing public funding is that they don’t have to care (or pretend to, anyway) about that anymore.

 

[OpenWheels]

Yes because we all get to vote where our tax dollars go, right?

Apparently.
,

 

[ButHerEmails]

Time for Trump broadcasting station to be on every channel from now on.

Only if you want the truthiest truth. The most patriotic, God-loving truth possible.

 

[Eppy99]

Only if you want the truthiest truth. The most patriotic, God-loving truth possible.

Isn't there already a TBS channel?

 

[HurryingHoosiers]

Only if you want the truthiest truth. The most patriotic, God-loving truth possible.

We will definitely hear the best words

 

[WhyisIUBBcursed]

Isn't there already a TBS channel?

Ted didn’t bend the knee

 

[outside shooter]

No matter who does the analysis, every study of factual accuracy and lack of bias puts NPR and PBS among the very best news sources

One example among many:

 

[mcmurtry66]

No matter who does the analysis, every study of factual accuracy and lack of bias puts NPR and PBS among the very best news sources

One example among many:

I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust.

Uri Berliner, a veteran at the public radio institution, says the network lost its way when it started telling listeners how to think.

www.thefp.com

Woke. Not news. Not journalism. Advocacy. Cut funding

 

[StollCpaGoat]

I'm a contributing member of WFIU, the local PBS station. Got this in my email today:

Indiana lawmakers approved the next two-year state budget shortly after 1:00 a.m. last Friday, April 25. Although level funding for public broadcasting was included in the governor’s original budget proposal and passed through both the House and Senate without amendment, adjustments made in the final days of the session removed all funding for Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations for the next two years. This change suddenly removes $3.675 million in annual support for Indiana’s 17 public media member stations, which serve 95% of Hoosiers. WFIU/WTIU’s loss in state funding is approximately $450,000 for our next budget year.​

​

The loss of these state dollars and the potential loss of federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting dollars will have a direct impact on WFIU and WTIU locally. We are deeply committed to providing trusted programming to our community, and a loss of state and potential loss of federal support will affect the station’s ability to bring you the programming you value.​

​

Listeners like you help us to safeguard the future of public media and ensure that the programs we all value remain accessible to everyone. Help us keep independent journalism and meaningful music free and accessible, and to deliver on public radio’s mission to create a more informed public. This free access to trustworthy news and reliable information is as important now as ever.​

​

Here’s what you can do to help:​

• Please increase—consider doubling—your sustaining support of WFIU right now. Every increase in support helps us to stabilize this service for those who rely on WFIU’s programming each day.
• Share your story of what public media means to you.
• Tell us how public media has affected your life by recording a testimonial.

​

The mission of public radio has never been more vital—or more vulnerable—than it is at this moment. We know we are not alone in finding a path forward. Thank you, as ever, for your sustaining support of the station, and thank you for standing with us as we hold steadfast to our mission to serve this community.​

There’s more coming. You’re going to hate Braun more than Trump. We will have a new disease for liberals in Indiana, BDS (Braun Derangement Syndrome). 😂

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

There’s more coming. You’re going to hate Braun more than Trump. We will have a new disease for liberals in Indiana, BDS (Braun Derangement Syndrome). 😂

Unbanned?
Oh, and funny coming from someone still suffering from the original BDS.

 

[StollCpaGoat]

Unbanned?

Never was banned for one second. Unsubscribed and deleted account. Back now as the Goat.

 

[StollCpaGoat]

Is the children's programming a big thing anymore?

Children are on their cell phones not watching some boring public TV program.

 

[UncleMark]

There’s more coming. You’re going to hate Braun more than Trump. We will have a new disease for liberals in Indiana, BDS (Braun Derangement Syndrome). 😂

I'm disappointed in Braun, but there's no way I would compare him to Trump.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

Never was banned for one second. Unsubscribed and deleted account. Back now as the Goat.

Grumpiest of all time.

 

[StollCpaGoat]

I'm disappointed in Braun, but there's no way I would compare him to Trump.

Braun is a smart, compassionate, hard working person. He will do what he thinks makes Indiana better.

 

[StollCpaGoat]

Grumpiest of all time.

I am Happy Happy Happy 😎

 

[UncleMark]

Braun is a smart, compassionate, hard working person. He will do what he thinks makes Indiana better.

I don't disagree, but defunding public media is not a good move.

 

[StollCpaGoat]

I don't disagree, but defunding public media is not a good move.

I understand your thoughts but damn, we have many thousands of options now.

I might budge on my position if I thought there was some way to keep political persuasion of those in charge out of programming.

 

[hoosboot]

Looks like I did this time... 🤣

I rarely write my reps but I may have to take the time to send them a Thank You note for this move... 😎

I'm sure you remember one of your heroes once saying: "elections have consequences".

Yes..., yes they do...😉

Old, bitter and vindictive.

So much different than the younger 76, who was middle-aged, bitter, and vindictive.