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Smaller public radio stations across Massachusetts struggle with the loss of federal funds

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Stock photo of media equipment at a radio station. (Getty Images)
Stock photo of media equipment at a radio station. (Getty Images)

Small public radio stations around Massachusetts are working to find new revenue after the loss of millions in federal funding.

Congress voted earlier this month to cut 1.1 billion dollars in money allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

WBUR's John Bender reports local stations are trying a variety of ways to address funding gaps.

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John Bender Associate Producer

John Bender is a newscast producer for WBUR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. When he's not on the newscast desk, he produces segments for Radio Boston.

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