WDET, Detroit’s beloved public radio station known for its independent journalism and deep ties to the local music scene (wdetdetroit), is fighting for its future as President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on the media.⁠ ⁠ A Trump-backed House bill, which passed by just two votes on June 12, would claw back $1.1 billion in already-approved funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The cuts would affect more than 1,000 radio stations, including WDET, and roughly 350 television stations across the country.⁠ ⁠ “This isn’t just about WDET,” Adam Fox, WDET’s program director since May 2023, tells Metro Times. “This is a national crisis. It’s a clear and present danger to the free press.”⁠ ⁠ More at link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #Detroit #MetroDetroit #MetroDetroitNews #Michigan #WDET #PublicRadio #NPR #Trump #DOGE