Tonya J Powers, Fox News Radio

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Tonya J. Powers of Fox News Radio to break down the fallout after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting officially dissolved in January 2026. The move followed Congress cutting CPB funding and an executive order from Donald Trump ending federal support for PBS and NPR. Tonya explained how local stations are being hit hardest, why public backlash has sparked a surge in private donations, and how ongoing lawsuits are adding even more uncertainty about what the future holds for public media in the U.S. 🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.