Executive Order blocks support for pbs

The order prohibits PBS and NPR from receiving any federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting - directly or indirectly, including through federal funds used to pay membership dues. This action threatens national services that local stations rely on to serve their communities - from emergent alert infrastructure to research-backed education resources - and undermines local station autonomy.

WHUT - Supporting the DMV With

  • Award-winning, quality shows

  • Commercial-free programming

  • Reliable news

  • Life Saving emergency alerts

  • Central local programming

  • Educational Resources

Free, Quality Content for All

Local Content and events that Reflect our Region

Trusted Education for All Ages

  • Research-supported learning resources

  • Free & accessible to all

  • Commercial-free educational TV

Federal Funding for Public Media is Irreplaceable

Local public media stations are among the last locally managed outlets, serving 99% of the U.S. population, including 24/7 stations in rural and remote areas.

  • Represents .01% of the federal budget

  • About $1.60 per person annually

How to Help

Most Americans support public media — and now's your chance to show it.

Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org to:

  • Quickly send a message to your lawmakers

  • Sign up for important email updates

  • Learn how public media impacts your community

It's fast, easy, and makes a real difference.