The Daily Signal Kennedy's NPR Receipts, Bipartisan Amnesty Bill Mocked, Midterm Polls Less Blue | July 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
NPR faces backlash as it pleads for taxpayer support amidst funding cuts. A new bipartisan bill for illegal immigration amnesty prompts heated debate and criticism. Meanwhile, midterm election polls reveal surprising shifts, showing Republicans gaining traction despite past struggles. The discussion touches upon free speech issues and the moral implications of funding decisions in the media landscape, along with the political stakes surrounding upcoming elections. It's a lively exploration of current events ripe with political intrigue!
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NPR's Bias Denial Contested
- NPR's CEO claims no bias in their stories despite a lack of registered Republicans on staff.
- Senator Kennedy highlights several published articles showcasing significant ideological bias.
Censorship Begins with Unpopular Voices
- Removing federal funding from outlets like NPR is framed as political censorship reminiscent of the Red Scare.
- Targeting unpopular institutions can threaten free speech without widespread public opposition initially.
Moral Appeals Over Federal Funding
- Democrat Senator Coons claims defunding NPR and LGBTQ groups is morally wrong, invoking the verse 'Jesus wept.'
- The host notes no apparent harm in the rescission bill despite Coons's emotional appeal.