Dismantling USAGM: Impacts on Global Broadcasting

This chapter examines the recent executive order aimed at reducing the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and its implications for key broadcasting entities like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe. It highlights the historical significance of these organizations in international communication and their roles in countering misinformation. The discussion emphasizes the critical need for credible journalism in promoting U.S. interests and fostering global dialogue amid funding challenges and operational changes.