Hey friends, it's Evan with an urgent update to what's happening in public media. I'm talking about

rescission. You've been hearing about it and now it's happened. Last week, Congress voted to approve

the administration's bill that guts federal funding for public media. That means $1.3 million that was

already set aside for KCRW has been taken away.

I'm personally so grateful to KCRW because where else would I've been allowed to feed my voracious curiosity about all aspects of that bend diagram that is food in humans.

I know that you share my curiosity and appreciate the

stories we bring to you each week. This past week, for instance, I received kudos from so many of

you who enjoyed learning about local bluefin tuna and the restaurateur fisherman who supplies

some of our beloved local restaurants. And many of you reached out after our coverage of

how ice rates are impacting the restaurant community. These are stories about real people in our

community, and they matter more than ever. So please support our work. These federal cuts have a serious

impact, but you can do something about it by becoming

a member today. Whether you've never donated to public radio, light your membership laps,

or even if you already donate monthly, you can help us keep public media strong by donating

today. It's a true act of public service, and together we can make a

real difference. Go to kCRW.com and hit donate. It's easy. Choose how much you want to give

every month, 20, 32, or $100 a month are the most popular options. $32 a month is just about a dollar a day. Pick what works for you,

no matter what you're making a difference. We cannot let rescission defeat us. Together,

we are mighty. That's what membership is all about. We are so grateful for your support.