WATCH: Congress voted to shrink Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio (PT 1) – Cornhole Champions #32

Congress made some devastating cuts this week, slashing $1.1 billion from public broadcasting nationwide. Money that had already been promised to member stations near you.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Liz Fleming cover the historic funding cuts that eliminate 25 jobs at Iowa PBS and knocked 10% of Iowa Public Radio’s budget.

Toss some bags at Congress’ cuts to public media… the money powering Iowa’s federal elections… And why we’re talking about cancer.

Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. This podcast is produced by Zachary Oren Smith and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and our show art is from Desirée Tapia.

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*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
0:00 – Zachary’s Hot Ones Challenge Disaster & Public Apology to Iowa
4:33 – Congress Passes $1.1 Billion Public Broadcasting Cut
5:30 – Iowa PBS Loses $3.5 Million & 25 Jobs in Historic Cut
8:30 – Iowa Public Radio’s $1 Million Loss & Cancelled Positions
9:18 – “It’s Just Amy Now” – Northeast Iowa Reporter Position Eliminated
11:02 – Ashley Hinson’s Shocking “Left-Wing Propaganda” Statement
11:59 – How Public Radio Manages Iowa’s Emergency Alert System
13:00 – Why You Should Support Local Public Media Now

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