A Note from Encore's Advisory Board Chair
- Shannon Rae Gentry
- Jun 13
- 1 min read
URGENT! SUPPORT PUBLIC MEDIA
Encore supporters, we need you! Right now, public media is facing its most serious threat yet. A proposal in Congress would take back $1.1 billion in already-approved funding—money that keeps local public radio and TV stations on the air.
This isn’t just about programming. If passed, this cut could shutter stations entirely—especially in rural and under-served areas. Gone would be the emergency alerts that save lives, the educational resources that help students and families, and the in-depth local reporting that brings communities together.
It’s up to us to stop this. And we need to act fast.
Call Your Members of Congress Today
Use the patch-through system here to urge your representatives to vote NO on this dangerous revocation. After entering your info, you’ll see a screen with talking points. Hit “Call Your Lawmakers” again and you’ll be connected directly to Congress.
Email Lawmakers: Save Public Media
Tell Congress why this funding matters. Use this quick email tool to send a message that protecting public media is non-negotiable.
Share Why It Matters to You
Record a short video or write a note about how public media has impacted your life. These personal stories are powerful and can help shift the tide.
Sign Up for Alerts
Join the Protect My Public Media Action Network to stay informed and ready to act when public media is under threat.
Encore believes in the power of storytelling—and public media is one of its greatest champions. Let’s make sure it stays that way!
Molly Murphy
Encore Advisory Board Chair
