It may already be too late to completely save PBS, but at least there's a glimmer of hope. A U.S. federal judge has permanently blocked an order from the U.S. President to stop funding for PBS & NPR. He cited the First Amendment as one of the reasons the withdrawal of money was illegal. 

This is not a done deal by any means - you know the White House will immediately appeal the ruling. But it gives a small bit of hope to stations like WNED Buffalo and WTVS Detroit that they could one day be back to business as usual. 

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS