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KRZA faces federal funding cuts

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KRZA faces federal funding cuts

Season 2025 Episode 66 | 2m 45s | CC

Rural radio stations across the United States have been impacted by funding cuts to the Corporations for Public Broadcasting. KRZA, based in Alamosa, lost about 50% of their revenue. Gerald Rodriguez, news director and general manager of KRZA, discusses their obstacles in light of funding cuts. Marty Jones, a volunteer DJ at KRZA, outlines the importance of public radio.

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