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NPR Editor Speaks Out: How National Public Radio Lost Americans' Trust

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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Media Trust and Ideological Bias

This chapter examines NPR's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on language use and reporting disparities on casualties. It addresses the troubling rise of antisemitism and the lack of ideological diversity within newsroom staff, questioning how these factors affect public trust in media. The speaker reflects on their long tenure at NPR, expressing concern over declining trust in journalism and advocating for reform in hiring practices to promote a wider array of perspectives in reporting.

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