NPR CEO Concedes Federal Funding Fight as Omaha Launches Local Signal
Katherine Maher, CEO of NPR, expressed her hesitation regarding the pursuit of federal CPB funding, citing political uncertainties, during an interview with the Medill Local News Initiative. In the same week, NPR announced the layoffs of ten journalists and accepted buyouts from 18 others. On June 15, Nebraska Public Media plans to introduce a new FM signal dedicated to Omaha, supported by local funding. Hyperallergic contends that New York's cultural sector, comprising only 0.21% of the city’s budget, deserves recognition as civic infrastructure, a concept echoed by Mayor Mamdani. Meanwhile, Florida's legislature allocated $20 million for the arts, challenging Governor DeSantis to veto it. Arts Council England awarded £2 million to the Royal Shakespeare Company for regional tours. Margot Wellington, a key figure in the preservation of Grand Central Terminal, passed away at the age of 91.
Key facts
- NPR CEO Katherine Maher expressed uncertainty about seeking federal CPB funding due to political risk.
- NPR laid off ten journalists and bought out 18 more.
- Nebraska Public Media will launch a dedicated Omaha FM signal on June 15.
- Hyperallergic argues New York's cultural sector (0.21% of city budget) should be treated as civic infrastructure.
- Mayor Mamdani used the metaphor of fixing potholes for cultural infrastructure.
- Florida's legislature appropriated $20 million for the arts, daring Governor DeSantis to veto.
- Arts Council England gave the Royal Shakespeare Company £2 million for regional touring.
- Margot Wellington, who fought to save Grand Central Terminal, died at 91.
Entities
Artists
- Margot Wellington
Institutions
- NPR
- Medill Local News Initiative
- Nebraska Public Media
- Hyperallergic
- Florida Politics
- Arts Council England
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- British Theatre Guide
- New York Times
- Inside Radio
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Locations
- Omaha
- New York
- Florida
- England