Mark Pomar

Mark Pomar, a former director at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America, shares fascinating insights from his career during the Cold War. He discusses the origins of U.S. government-funded broadcasting and the unique challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity under political pressure. Pomar reveals KGB infiltration attempts, the radios' influence during critical events like Gorbachev's 1991 coup, and contrasts Reagan’s hawkish stance with earlier detente. His reflections underline the enduring relevance of this history in today's geopolitical landscape.