One Year Later, We Have Better Words
Last July, Congress rescinded federal funding for public media. In the months that followed, much of the conversation understandably focused…
Dr. Byron Green-Calisch (PRX) takes the floor at NFCB’s 2025 National Community Media Conference.
NFCB Meets the Moment
With CPB’s defunding, community radio faces an existential threat. Vital infrastructure for interconnection, public safety, and music rights could collapse or become unaffordable, leaving millions of Americans without trusted local voices. And yet, community radio is ready to innovate—if given equitable investment.
The truth is simple: without community radio, neighborhoods lose safety, culture, and connection. With it, they thrive. NFCB is meeting this moment—standing with stations, equipping them with tools and advocacy, and demanding that community radio be recognized as essential civic infrastructure for America’s future.
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The Story We Keep Missing About Rural America
The Story We Keep Missing About Rural America
Sixty-three percent of NFCB's member stations serve rural communities. For decades, those stations have shared stories that often don't match…
The Soundtrack of the American Civic Experience
The Soundtrack of the American Civic Experience
Summer is finally here. For many of us, this season offers an opportunity to slow down, spend a little more…
Celebrating America, Community Radio Style!
Celebrating America, Community Radio Style!
There is a lot to ponder and reflect upon as America nears its 250th anniversary. We at NFCB are inspired…
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