Lacey Leavitt Gray (@laceyleavittgray.bsky.social)

NPR and PBS Are More Than “Tiny Desk” and “Daniel Tiger” They Are Critical to Public Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, today released a Snapshot Report that highlights data on public broadcasters across the United States and broadcasters' role in responding to emergencies and public safety events. In rural areas, public broadcasters may be the sole source of information during emergencies, leaving them disproportionately impacted by federal funding cuts. https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/6/npr-and-pbs-are-more-than-tiny-desk-and-daniel-tiger-they-are-critical-to-public-safety