Fans of NPR’s beloved Tiny Desk Concert series can breathe easy. One of the show's longtime producers, Bobby Carter, says the concert series is not going anywhere.
Rumors began spreading after news broke that NPR and PBS lost federal funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The funding cuts followed an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, along with a decision from Congress to rescind financial support.
In response, NPR has filed a lawsuit challenging the executive order and the loss of funds. Meanwhile, fans began worrying that the Tiny Desk series might be one of the first programs affected.
But Carter took to social media to calm those fears. In his statement, he said clearly that NPR is not shutting down, and Tiny Desk will continue.
Tiny Desk Concerts have become one of the most-watched and loved music series in public radio history, featuring artists from all genres performing in an intimate setting. With Bobby Carter’s reassurance, fans can expect to see even more performances from their favorite artists in the future.