Katherine Maher

In this discussion, Joe Flint, a media and entertainment reporter from WSJ, teams up with Katherine Maher, the President and CEO of NPR. They dive into the turbulent battle for funding faced by public broadcasters following federal cutbacks. The conversation highlights the long-standing conflicts between media independence and political pressures. Flint and Maher reveal the potential fallout from losing federal support and the implications for journalism in underserved communities. They also address the ongoing challenges of maintaining unbiased reporting in today's polarized environment.

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.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Katherine Maher, CEO of NPR and former advocate for digital civil rights at Access Now, discusses the fierce political attacks on public media funding. She touches on NPR's legal battle against the Trump administration's executive order threatening federal support. The conversation delves into challenges of upholding journalistic integrity, navigating criticisms, and the vital role of NPR in underserved communities. Maher also emphasizes the need for innovation in media amidst evolving digital landscapes and political complexities.

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.

Katherine Maher, President and CEO of NPR, emphasizes the vital role of public media in today's politically charged environment. She discusses the threats to educational programming and local reporting under the Trump administration, advocating for diverse voices in media. The conversation touches on the absurdities of government inefficiencies and critiques media bias while highlighting the importance of serving underserved communities. With humor, the podcast addresses how public broadcasting remains essential for truth and accountability in journalism.

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.

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.

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.

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.