The senior business editor at NPR acknowledges a lack of open-mindedness within the organization, leading to a disconnect with the American audience. He highlights instances where bias and activism have tainted NPR’s journalism, causing it to veer away from its original mission. Despite attempts to address these concerns, NPR’s audience remains predominantly white and progressive, leading to layoffs and a decline in viewership. The editor proposes a reevaluation of NPR’s approach to regain trust and relevance with a more diverse and representative audience.
Starting Fresh with the Basics of Journalism
One suggestion is to begin anew, focusing on the fundamental principles of journalism.
According to him, this would require NPR to acknowledge its errors.
He emphasized that news organizations typically avoid such self-reflection, but NPR, with its emphasis on the public interest, should lead the way.
He argued against defunding NPR, asserting that a public forum for stories is essential for the country.
Rather than defunding, he proposed that NPR undergo a transformation, starting with its new CEO, Katherine Maher.
He suggested a simple guideline for Maher: refrain from influencing people’s opinions, making it the organization’s guiding principle.
The Epoch Times reached out to NPR for their response.
