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BEST OF THE GIST: NPR CEO OMG Edition
Apr 20, 2024
Damon Linker discusses Biden's struggles due to a broken America. Katherine Maher's new role as NPR's CEO. Topics include truth in journalism, political brokenism, negative news impact, and political polarization in the US.
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- NPR's new CEO faces criticism over past statements, raising concerns about alignment with truth and progressive narrative.
- Joe Biden's approval struggles tie to public dissatisfaction with American society, reflecting issues like Afghanistan, pandemic impact, and public perception challenges.
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Catherine Mar and Challenges at NPR
Catherine Mar, the new CEO of NPR, faces scrutiny over unearthed tweets and statements that question her commitment to truth. Despite NPR clarifying her lack of involvement in news content, her past tweets and views have raised concern among critics about her alignment with the progressive narrative.
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