Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds

One year ago, a big change happened for public TV and radio stations. President Trump signed a law that stopped federal funding. This means these stations do not get money from the government anymore. They received this money for sixty years, so it was a very big change for them.

Now, public media stations must find new ways to get money to survive. They are trying new ideas and making new programs. Some stations ask people to give money directly. Many people have given money, sometimes because they are upset about the government cuts. This is sometimes called 'rage-giving'.

Stations also feel worried about the future. They wonder how they will keep going without federal money. But many stations are working hard and finding new ways to get support from their communities. They are changing to make sure they can continue to give news and shows to people all over the country.