David Fischer

2 weeks ago | knkx.org | Emil Moffatt |David Fischer

On June 12, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. KNKX receives more than $600,000 a year from the CPB. In this conversation, KNKX General Manager David Fisher and All Things Considered Host, Emil Moffatt talk about what the possible implications are for Public Media and for KNKX. Note: This transcript is provided for reference only and may contain typos. Please confirm accuracy before quoting.

3 weeks ago | knkx.org | David Fischer

Today, President Trump delivered a specific request to Congress to rescind funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This funding to the CPB supports 1,500 public media stations across the country, including KNKX. It’s important to note that this budget allocation was already approved by Congress. Now, President Trump is demanding that Congress take it back.

1 month ago | knkx.org | David Fischer

Last night, President Trump issued an executive order to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) attempting to end 58 years of federal support for NPR and PBS, while also restricting how local stations like KNKX indirectly support our network partners. This executive order interferes with the mission and independence of KNKX. This move is an escalation of the attack on public media, but it might not be the end. What does this mean for KNKX?