Staff Reports
Several U.S. senators are accusing National Public Radio (NPR) of displaying obvious left-wing bias and ethical failures. They are speaking out against NPR’s promotion of a left-wing activist to lead the organization and the punishment of an editor who criticized NPR for abandoning journalistic integrity in favor of promoting a left-wing ideology.
North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer expressed deep concerns about NPR’s editorial direction and the biased culture and slanted coverage at NPR’s headquarters. The senators criticized NPR’s national leadership for allowing an environment where ideological bias takes center stage.
Former senior editor Uri Berliner published an open letter to NPR bosses, pointing out the network’s shift towards a predominantly liberal audience and its biased coverage of events such as George Floyd’s death and Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Senators Issue an Ultimatum to NPR After 'Ethical Failure' at the Highest Levels via @WestJournalism https://t.co/hhy7Deflv2
NPR bias has been obvious for decades and is now wholly left wing extremist. We should not be paying them a single dime.
— jmaceye (@jmaceye) April 30, 2024
The senators called for an independent investigation into NPR’s bias and ethical failures and urged the network to prioritize intellectual diversity and balanced reporting. They emphasized that as a publicly funded entity, NPR is responsible for providing impartial coverage that informs all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.
The letter was cosigned by several Republican senators, including John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, Roger Marshall, Bill Cassidy, Dan Sullivan, and Eric Shmit. They highlighted the importance of addressing the issues at NPR to prevent it from becoming a one-sided opinion outlet.
In the midst of these concerns, The Western Journal’s Deputy Managing Editor emphasized the critical nature of the 2024 election and the need for support in fighting against challenges posed by Big Tech’s influence.
The Deputy Managing Editor urged support from readers through membership, highlighting the impact it can make in countering Big Tech’s control and contributing to the fight for America’s soul in 2024.
