"When President Trump and congressional Republicans moved to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting earlier this year, everyone knew the president and many GOP members of Congress believed public TV and radio oppose their agenda. Conservatives have historically criticized public media as biased against them, even though they were never able to muster the votes to cut off its federal funding."
"But who would have thought their successful push earlier this year would have created severe financial problems for , the quirky Portland-based talk and variety radio show and podcast that doesn't even pretend to cover the news or editorialize on current affairs? Typical shows blend unpredictable conversations and interviews, live music and poetry readings, and original comedy reflecting all types of culture, from emerging artists to established acts."
"We believe in our mission to cultivate joy and connection, and, time and again, we hear that our work has an impact. We are weathering our darkest storm yet and need to lean on our community to see us through. This campaign isn't just about filling a funding gap, it's about asking the community to claim ownership in Live Wire and invest in the work that really matters to them."
A push by President Trump and congressional Republicans to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting contributed to financial strain across public media. The Portland-based nonprofit Live Wire, known for talk, variety, live music, poetry and comedy, is experiencing a severe loss of income this year. The organization launched an emergency Fully Charged fundraising campaign to raise $150,000 by January to replace the lost revenue. Executive Director Heather de Michele described two decades of scrappy operations and said the organization must rely on community support to weather the current crisis and sustain its mission of joy and connection.
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