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Katherine Maher

CEO of NPR, previewing her testimony before a congressional subcommittee on public media funding.

Top 10 podcasts with Katherine Maher

Ranked by the Snipd community
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31 snips
Oct 10, 2022 • 20min

What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs | Katherine Maher

Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public -- while also accounting for bias and difference of opinion. "The seeds of our disagreement can actually become the roots of our common purpose," she says. After the talk, Modupe gives a few process hacks for organizations looking to improve their decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 32min

Public radio vs. DOGE: NPR CEO Katherine Maher previews her testimony

Katherine Maher, CEO of NPR, discusses her upcoming congressional testimony on public media funding. She emphasizes the critical role of federal support for local stations, especially in rural areas, and addresses misconceptions about media bias. Maher reveals NPR's evolving diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies to better connect with its audience. Additionally, she shares insights into enhancing transparency and building trust, underscoring how cuts to funding could drastically impact access to essential news.
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May 30, 2022 • 15min

Wikipedia's enduring, nuanced perspective on truth | Katherine Maher

Katherine Maher, the former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, discusses Wikipedia's unique approach to truth amid a climate of distrust. She reveals how the platform fosters community and transparency, allowing diverse voices to contribute. Maher highlights the importance of consensus and productive dialogue on controversial subjects like politics and climate change. She emphasizes that acknowledging differing perspectives can lead to common ground, showcasing Wikipedia’s model as a blueprint for tackling today's divisions.
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6 snips
Nov 30, 2023 • 27min

Rapid Response: Navigating a leadership crisis, w/Web Summit CEO Katherine Maher

Katherine Maher, the dynamic CEO of Web Summit and former head of the Wikimedia Foundation, shares her journey in handling a leadership crisis following the abrupt departure of her predecessor. She offers insights on how to restore confidence among major partners like Amazon and Google. Maher discusses the intertwining of politics and business, emphasizing the essentiality of values and accountability during upheaval. With 70,000 attendees at the Lisbon event, she highlights the importance of effective communication and inclusive leadership in navigating turbulent times.
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5 snips
Apr 20, 2024 • 38min

BEST OF THE GIST: NPR CEO OMG Edition

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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May 8, 2024 • 1h 17min

Episode 2468 CWSA 05/08/24

Guests Katherine Maher and Theia discuss topics like encrypted communication apps, Canadian hate speech legislation, RFK Jr.'s strategies, Trump's legal battles, and speculation on an ancient planet within Earth. The podcast also explores AI development, government structures, privacy concerns in communication platforms, democracy, corporate diversity initiatives, and Trump's resilience against censorship.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 54min

Katherine Maher on the future of trusted information

Former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, Katherine Maher, discusses the future of trusted information. They explore the use of AI in reshaping internet information distribution, the viability of in-text citation for AI, Wikipedia's response to AI models, the impact of the internet on trust, and how to regain trust in society.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 31min

America This Week, April 19, 2024: "To Build a Surveillance State."

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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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 10min

Episode 2447 CWSA 04/17/24

NPR CEO Katherine Maher discusses Politics, Journalism Preservation Act, AI Facial Political Recognition, Abortion Support. Topics also include Governor Newsom, Anti-X NBC, Newport Beach Home Invasion, Google Sit-In, Artillery Shell Mfg. Fire, Biden's Poll Lead, SCOTUS J6 Obstructing Hearing, Mayorkas Impeachment, Fentanyl Supporters, Profit Motivated Wars.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 8min

Episode 2444 CWSA 04/14/24

Scott Adams hosts an engaging conversation with guests like Tucker Carlson, JD Vance, and Thomas Massie covering topics like island climate change studies, AI girlfriends, happiest US cities, DEI support, Iran attacking Israel, Facebook election integrity, pretend wars, economic analysis, and much more.