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The credibility of mainstream outlets like NPR is under severe scrutiny. Katherine Maher, the CEO, claims NPR remains objective, inviting feedback and emphasizing a desire to correct any perceived bias. However, critics point to past headlines and staff compositions—where a majority of editors are affiliated with liberal or Democratic circles—as proof of systemic bias.
The issue escalates as NPR recently removed policies that prohibited journalists from participating in political demonstrations, further fueling concerns about ideological bias. Critics argue that federal funding for NPR and similar organizations is unjustified given their perceived partisan tilt, especially at a time when trust in media outlets is waning.