Everyone’s talking about Trump’s $9 billion bill, but behind the headlines is a seismic shift in American journalism. The package stripped $1.1 billion from public media funding, hitting local PBS and NPR stations the hardest—some could even close their doors.
Trump calls it fiscal responsibility; critics say it’s an attack on independent journalism. Moments like these remind me how important it is to deliver fact-based clarity with warmth, unbiased, and honesty. It’s comforting to share the facts, to know you’re reading, engaging, and forming your own opinions. I’m glad The Core feels like home.
