Congress has pulled funding for public media. That includes the independent stations that deliver the news, alerts, music, and resistance you count on. In response, Pacifica—our national network—has issued a powerful statement of solidarity and defiance.
📄 Read the full statement (PDF)
Pacifica's formal response outlines the implications of these cuts and urges collective action. It's a critical conversation—one KPFK has already begun leading locally.
🎧 Listen to the PSA:
“This is a defining moment for the future of non-commercial media in the United States. We call on our supporters and media institutions to stand united in defense of independent public broadcasting.”
— Stephanie Wells, Pacifica Executive Director
At KPFK, we’ve been tracking this threat and preparing accordingly. These cuts threaten the infrastructure that helps us stay on-air and in-community. We’re committed to building the future of public media—grounded in local power, listener support, and uncompromising truth-telling.
