Maria Cantwell: “NPR manages public radio satellite systems. They receive…”

“And what's in this rescission request is really making sure that public broadcasters don't have that ability, at least in 20 states where they have emergency plans. So what happens is that NPR manages public radio satellite systems. They receive emergency alerts. they tell us to get out of the way. PBS operates those warning, alert and response networks which then transmits over 11,000 emergency alerts alone last year, a 30% increase from the previous year.” (00:37–00:42)

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