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Voice of America Goes Quiet. And, Apocalypse Now?

On the Media

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The Voice of America: Challenges and Implications

This chapter examines the recent cuts to U.S. government-funded news services, particularly the Voice of America, and their potential threat to unbiased information access globally. It delves into the agency's tumultuous relationship with political influences, highlighting concerns over its funding, operations, and the ideologies it promotes. Through historical context and current controversies, the chapter explores VOA's role in advocating for democracy and freedom of information against the backdrop of rising disinformation.

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