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The decision to lay off staff comes two months after WBUR chief executive Margaret Low first informed staff that the station was facing financial challenges.
WBUR said job cut are part of an effort to trim 10% of its budget. Chief Executive Margaret Low said she hopes buyouts will reduce the number of layoffs needed.