America This Week
America This Week, April 19, 2024: "To Build a Surveillance State."
Apr 19, 2024
Investigative journalist Brandy Zadrozny and tech executive Katherine Maher discuss online disinformation, digital rights, and the 'right to knowledge'. The podcast delves into the fallout from a senior editor's resignation at NPR, the creation of satirical persona Titanium McGrath, and the evolving governance in the digital age.
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- NPR prioritized institutional integrity over addressing critiques, showcasing a lack of openness to criticism.
- Katherine Maher advocates for communal wisdom model, shifting towards authoritative consensus and curated information.
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Discussion on NPR's Handling of Criticism
NPR faced criticism for its response to senior editor Yuri Berliner's resignation, with accusations of defending the institution over addressing his critiques. The organization closed ranks, portraying him as a traitor and diverting attention from the issues Berliner raised. By prioritizing institutional integrity over self-reflection, NPR displayed a lack of openness to criticism and a resistance to change.
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