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A storm devastated Alaska Native villages. Now their public media lost funding

A public TV and radio station in Western Alaska serves dozens of villages damaged by Typhoon Halong. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK faces severe cuts to its staff and news department.

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Jeff Brady
Jeff Brady is a correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk. His reporting focuses on decisions people and governments make that will determine whether and how the U.S. addresses the urgency and consequences of climate change. A key element of Brady's reporting is holding accountable those who block or stall efforts to address climate change in an effort to preserve their business.

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