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‘Live From Here with Chris Thile’ Canceled Amid Minnesota Public Radio Cuts

2:25 PM EDT on June 16, 2020


'Live From Here with Chris Thile' has announced that it will no longer produce new episodes. The variety radio program was canceled by Minnesota Public Radio amidst budget cuts.

"As gatherings have become increasingly complicated, we are sad to announce that we will no longer be producing Live from Here," read a statement on the show's Facebook page. "This past week’s broadcast was our final new show."

"COVID-19 has deeply impacted live events, from Broadway to concerts," the post continued. "With that uncertainty, we simply cannot continue to make the show we want to make and host Live from Here the way it was intended."

"We have loved every minute of bringing you along for our shared moments of discovery, entertainment, creativity, and surprise," Live From Here concluded. "We thank you all with all our hearts for coming together with us."

Read the show's full statement below.