He just resigned. "I am resigning from NPR, a great American institution where I have worked for 25 years. I don't support calls to defund NPR. I respect the integrity of my colleagues and wish for NPR to thrive and do important journalism. But I cannot work in a newsroom where I am disparaged by a new CEO whose divisive views confirm the very problems at NPR I cite in my Free Press essay."
His piece had some problems (especially not seeking a response from NPR) but the overall point about lack of viewpoint diversity was valid. I've noticed NPR get more liberal since Trump was elected. I suppose that reflects the polarization that happened to the whole country under his watch, but that doesn't make it good. I've been tuning in mostly for the (still excellent) arts coverage and avoiding the political news.
NPR needs fixing, and as conservatives have argued persuasively about the police, you DON'T fix an institution by defunding it. Exactly how to fix it is above my pay grade, but at the executive level and among the rank and file there needs to be more humility, curiosity, open-mindedness and willingness to follow the truth wherever it leads. All the hallmarks of old-fashioned journalism.
Sadly, a lot of people who are criticizing NPR and calling for its defunding are the LEAST likely to support independent, unbiased journalism and the MOST likely to support partisan outlets that reinforce their own worldview -- the same sin they're accusing NPR of. That Bible verse about the splinter in your brother's eye comes to mind...
Another CI paid 'Erin Burnett' Council On Foreign Relations 'Red Sparrow' Communist. America is dying from far too many internal 'Communist Hydra-Cells'! Disarm and Disband all federal agencies. Mass citizen militia in every State. Self equipped, training with local Dheriff's Offices (No Police Departments) no arrest authority, I.D. badges and activate thru Sheriff or Governor.
As they say, the truth hurts. NPR is being forced to look in the mirror but, in the end, will likely just cover-up the reflection and go on as usual.
He just resigned. "I am resigning from NPR, a great American institution where I have worked for 25 years. I don't support calls to defund NPR. I respect the integrity of my colleagues and wish for NPR to thrive and do important journalism. But I cannot work in a newsroom where I am disparaged by a new CEO whose divisive views confirm the very problems at NPR I cite in my Free Press essay."
His piece had some problems (especially not seeking a response from NPR) but the overall point about lack of viewpoint diversity was valid. I've noticed NPR get more liberal since Trump was elected. I suppose that reflects the polarization that happened to the whole country under his watch, but that doesn't make it good. I've been tuning in mostly for the (still excellent) arts coverage and avoiding the political news.
NPR needs fixing, and as conservatives have argued persuasively about the police, you DON'T fix an institution by defunding it. Exactly how to fix it is above my pay grade, but at the executive level and among the rank and file there needs to be more humility, curiosity, open-mindedness and willingness to follow the truth wherever it leads. All the hallmarks of old-fashioned journalism.
Sadly, a lot of people who are criticizing NPR and calling for its defunding are the LEAST likely to support independent, unbiased journalism and the MOST likely to support partisan outlets that reinforce their own worldview -- the same sin they're accusing NPR of. That Bible verse about the splinter in your brother's eye comes to mind...
Another CI paid 'Erin Burnett' Council On Foreign Relations 'Red Sparrow' Communist. America is dying from far too many internal 'Communist Hydra-Cells'! Disarm and Disband all federal agencies. Mass citizen militia in every State. Self equipped, training with local Dheriff's Offices (No Police Departments) no arrest authority, I.D. badges and activate thru Sheriff or Governor.
Time to purge NPR & rebrand National Patriots Radio & Hire MAGA Team to run
Or raze it or reuse Hq for local homeless issue
Too biased to use 87 Dems & No Republicans on staff