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Honestly with Bari Weiss

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

Apr 9, 2024
Uri Berliner, a Senior Business Editor at NPR and award-winning journalist, shares his firsthand account of NPR's transformation. He discusses the shift from an open-minded newsroom to one perceived as biased and activist. Berliner critiques NPR's handling of major stories, including the Trump presidency, the Russia collusion narrative, and the Hunter Biden laptop story. He raises alarm about the implications of ideological bias on public trust, urging for a return to journalistic integrity and a broader perspective in media coverage.
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  • NPR shifted from impartial reporting to activism, sidelining objectivity for political agendas.
  • Coverage on divisive topics like race and identity underscored NPR's loss of diverse perspectives.

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