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How one tribal radio station is fighting to survive following federal funding cuts

By Frank Langfitt
Published December 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM PST

Several dozen tribal radio stations were caught in the crossfire of federal funding cuts this fall. NPR's Frank Langfitt visited one station in Colorado navigating its survival.

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Frank Langfitt
Frank Langfitt is NPR's London correspondent. He covers the UK and Ireland, as well as stories elsewhere in Europe.
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