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The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. Here's why it matters.
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An Alaskan Romance Story – Finding Love over the Bushlines

February 20, 2014 · Detricia Hahn and Dave Anderson have been happily married for five years. Photo Credit: Detricia Hahn How many texts did you send today? Maybe one
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I love my public media because…

February 18, 2014 · Last week, we asked public media fans from coast to coast to show their public media displays of affection for Valentine’s Day as part of
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Better Together: Nonprofit News Organizations Join Forces in St. Louis

February 8, 2014 · Public radio stations have a knack for partnerships. The recent merger between St. Louis Public Radio and the St. Louis Beacon – the area’s two
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How WVPB responded to the West Virginia chemical spill

February 7, 2014 · After a chemical spill contaminated West Virginia drinking water, West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) moved to the front line to keep local residents safe and
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Planet Money Kicks off #SeedtoShirt T-Shirt Project

December 2, 2013 · The t-shirt you’re wearing right now is quite the globetrotter. A typical cotton shirt like yours has traveled across three continents before reaching you, the
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Guest Post: This American Life and the Joy of Great Radio

October 10, 2013 · This week is a Protect My Public Media first – we’ve invited blogger Grace of the Cultural Life blog to share her post, “The joy
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Three Public Radio Podcasts We Can’t Stop Listening To

September 25, 2013 · As a Texas native, I typically listen to public radio in my car, enjoying those moments when I’m laughing way too hard at Peter Sagal for
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Eat Chinese Takeout? ‘Planet Takeout’ Has A Story For You

September 12, 2013 · It’s a rainy night, you get home from work late, and nothing is prepared for dinner. Where do you turn? Maybe you reach for the
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Three Ways You Can Help Public Media This Summer

August 20, 2013 · A couple weeks ago, news outlets like The New York Times reported that a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would cut all federal
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Protect My Public Media Launches Today

July 15, 2013 · Today’s the day! The 170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting campaign has a new name, look, and website. From now on, you can call us
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