On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:59:13 -0500, wrote:

Eight public radio stations (Red Diaper Doper Babies) in Mississippi are
concerned (FCC is cutting some funding) about what happens next.JT and
Dave,on their radio talk show www.supertalkms.com just said,Beg for
more money.
cuhulin

The FCC doesn't provide funding. The CPB provides matching funds.
The NTIA provides grants to improve facilities.

The stations can sell underwriting credits, which, while similar to
commercials, cannot directly solicit sales of a product of service.