Let's Keep WABE Strong
What Makes WABE Atlanta’s Trusted Public Media Source?
For more than 50 years, WABE has connected Atlanta to trustworthy, fact-based news, inclusive local storytelling, and vibrant opportunities for civic participation. As Atlanta’s public media source and NPR/PBS affiliate, WABE is committed to editorial independence, media accountability, and defending freedom of the press in our community. In an era of increased threats of public media defunding, your support ensures continued access to trusted news, amplifies diverse local voices, and protects the future of public broadcasting in Atlanta. WABE is for Atlanta. And WABE is powered by you.
You have power to make an impact. What can you do Today?
- Donate: Help us fund the gap. We must replace $1.9 million in lost funding this year. That’s 13% of our budget. Every dollar matters. WABE.org/donate.
- Join Cornerstone: Become a sustaining member for long-term impact. wabe.org/cornerstone
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WABE’s Signature Programs That Connect Atlanta
WABE offers compelling programs and podcasts that keep Atlanta informed and engaged on the stories shaping our community. Closer Look with Rose Scott is a daily news magazine spotlighting key local issues and voices, where Rose Scott asks tough questions of officials and highlights neighbors’ stories to provide essential context and connection. Political Breakfast delivers incisive weekly analysis of Georgia politics with respected journalists and strategists, while The Brief from WABE offers daily news updates and insights on metro Atlanta and beyond. The vibrant WABE Arts program continues the legacy of celebrating Atlanta’s rich arts and culture scene through engaging coverage and stories.
Award-Winning Podcasts Reveal Atlanta’s Untold History
In addition to current events and culture, WABE proudly presents award-winning podcasts that unearth Atlanta’s important history. Buried Truths delves into deep stories of injustice, racism, and resistance in the American South, fostering understanding through powerful storytelling. 1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath explores a pivotal and painful chapter in Georgia’s past, bringing light to stories rarely told. Together, these podcasts exemplify WABE’s commitment to trusted journalism, editorial independence, and amplifying diverse and often unheard voices.
The Facts About the Vote to Defund NPR & PBS
Is federal funding for public media going away?
Yes, on July 17 the Senate approved the Trump Administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television. This has also been approved by the House of Representatives.
What do funding cuts mean for WABE?
Congress has voted to defund public media entirely and immediately, cutting $1.9 million in support for WABE this year, and $4 million over the next two years. This immediate defunding of 13% of WABE’s budget harms our ability to operate and keep bringing Atlanta local news, arts and culture coverage and original programming, and the educational services we provide across 34 counties in Georgia and to over 1 million people per month. Our mission remains unchanged – we are here to inform, inspire, reflect and empower the Atlanta region. We’ve been 87% funded by this local community, and now we are asking for 100% of our funding from Atlanta – WABE is powered by Atlanta. Help us close the gap.
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