CultureLoss of public radio funding shocks Portland’s ‘Live Wire’ variety show into emergency campaignBy Emily Cureton Cook (OPB)Nov. 9, 2025 8:46 p.m.After more than two decades on the air, an institution based in Rose City says it’s “fighting to preserve a legacy of joy.”📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up