Podcasts about Voice of America

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Best podcasts about Voice of America

Latest podcast episodes about Voice of America

Centered From Reality
Kari Lake: From Voice of America to Jamaica (??)

Centered From Reality

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 15:09


Alex breaks down the controversy surrounding Kari Lake's potential appointment as U.S. ambassador to Jamaica, tracing the move back to her turbulent tenure overseeing Voice of America and the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Through sharp political analysis and a dose of irony, Alex explores how loyalty has increasingly become the defining currency in modern political appointments—often outweighing institutional experience or diplomatic expertise. The episode examines what this nomination says about America's evolving approach to governance, diplomacy, and the rewards system inside Washington.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 4/1/2026 (Encore: There's Plenty of Money for War, But Not Enough for You)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 58:07


KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Trump's War on Iran; Voice of America; The Costs of War

KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 58:00


Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 3/30/2026 (Encore: New World Democracy Report Warns U.S. Facing 'Unprecedented Autocratization' Under Trump)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 58:22


@mediasres - Deutschlandfunk
"Voice of America": Nach dem Richterspruch wieder auf Sendung

@mediasres - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 5:15


Barenberg, Jasper www.deutschlandfunk.de, @mediasres

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 3/19/2026 (New World Democracy Report Warns U.S. Facing 'Unprecedented Autocratization' Under Trump)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 58:15


@mediasres - Deutschlandfunk
US-Richter: Voice of America muss Sendebetrieb wieder aufnehmen

@mediasres - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 1:42


Kühntopp, Carsten www.deutschlandfunk.de, @mediasres

On the Media
A Good Sign For the VOA?

On the Media

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 13:41


Recently a surprising ruling came down from U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth. The Reagan-appointed judge found that Kari Lake - (formerly best known as the loser of two state-wide races in Arizona), had acted unlawfully in running the United States Agency for Global Media, the body that oversees Voice of America and the handful of other government-assisted media outlets.  Kari Lake, wrote the judge "satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution," potentially making all of her actions this past year null and void. Lake, who once described herself to a gaggle of reporters as "your worst fricking nightmare" told NPR that she would appeal the ruling.  Last spring February when Lake started slashing and burning the 80-year old service, Micah spoke to Nicole Hemmer, a historian at Vanderbilt University to learn about the history the VOA. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 3/9/2026 (There's Plenty of Money for War, But Not Enough for You)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 58:03


Official Roman-America
Voice of America : pushing free speech

Official Roman-America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 11:34


a rant that promoted free speech and controversial speech, talking about everyones speech is protected, and that the biblical home is the most successful template style of governing body. it trashes socialism, but points out social policy isn't bad in itself. it challenges the status quo, and shakes up the conversation...

Trump's Trials
Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran Voice of America, mass layoffs void

Trump's Trials

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 5:02


A federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake does not have legal standing to oversee the Voice of America and its parent agency, and nullified her actions, including mass layoffs.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
Monday, March 9, 2026 - Trump's War on Iran; Voice of America; The Costs of War

KPFK - BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 58:00


Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

AP Audio Stories
Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 0:39


A federal judge rules the Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

The Shortwave Radio Audio Archive
Voice Of America (Breakfast Show): August 02, 1975

The Shortwave Radio Audio Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026


Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Voice Of America 'Breakfast Show"Date of recording: August 02, 1975Starting time: UnknownFrequency: unknownYour location: St.Louis, MOYour receiver and antenna: Multi-Band portable

Story in the Public Square
The future of the Voice of America with Patsy Widakuswara

Story in the Public Square

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 27:57


From World War II through the Cold War, and into this century, the Voice of America and its journalists demonstrated the strength and power of a free society and the weakness of America’s enemies. Now, Patsy Widakuswara—a seasoned veteran of VOA—finds herself at the heart of a legal battle over the future existence of the Voice of America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Italian - SBS in Italiano
"La rovina della mia vita ma anche un'opportunità": la chiusura di Voice of America vista da un italiano

SBS Italian - SBS in Italiano

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 16:04


Nel marzo del 2025, Donald Trump, dopo 83 anni dalla sua creazione, prese la decisione di chiudere Voice of America, il servizio radiotelevisivo ufficiale del governo statunitense. Il giornalista Iacopo Luzi ha vissuto in prima persona la chiusura e la racconta a SBS Italian.

RNZ: Saturday Morning
President Trump vs the Mayor of New York

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 5:28


President Donald Trump has lashed out at New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Anita Powell served as Voice Of America's Bureau Chief and Whitehouse Correspondent, she joined Guyon live from Washington with the latest.

Community Voices
Former Voice of America journalist to speak in Springfield - Nov. 12

Community Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 16:35


Steven Herman left VOA after it was shut down earlier this year.

The Steve Gruber Show
Steve Gruber | Voice of America has Become a Progressive Voice

The Steve Gruber Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 2:50


Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

On the Media
The Power of Shortwave Radio. And, What Gets Lost with Voice of America?

On the Media

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 50:36


This month, the director of Voice of America is being forced out in the latest of many moves to dismantle the state broadcasting service. On this week's On the Media, a history of the Voice of America, and how it's been politicized. Plus, hear why propagandists in Russia, China, and Iran are celebrating cuts to U.S.-funded foreign reporting.[01:00]  Episode 1 of The Divided Dial, Season 2: Fishing in the Night. You know AM and FM radio. But did you know that there is a whole other world of radio surrounding us at all times? It's called shortwave — and, thanks to a quirk of science that lets broadcasters bounce radio waves off of the ionosphere, it can reach thousands of miles, penetrating rough terrain and geopolitical boundaries. Reporter Katie Thornton on how this instantaneous, global, mass communication tool — a sort of internet-before-the-internet — transformed from a utopian experiment in international connection to a hardened tool of information warfare and propaganda.[34:14] Host Micah Loewinger sits down with Alsu Kurmasheva, press freedom advocate and veteran journalist of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Tatar-Bashkir service, on what the network provides in countries lacking a free press and her own nine month detention in Russia. Plus, Bay Fang, president of Radio Free Asia, or RFA, on why authoritarians are celebrating Trump's shutdown and how RFA's closure will further diminish press freedom in Asia.  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

The Weekend
Home Rule Win

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 41:07


August 16, 2025; 9am: Attorney General Pam Bondi pulled back her order to strip authority from Washington, DC's police chief. But that isn't stopping President Trump, who's continuing to exert his authority as hundreds of National Guard troops fan out across the city. Plus, the Trump administration warns more cities could be next. Former New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Washington, D.C. Shadow Senator Paul Strauss join “The Weekend” to discuss.  For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 8/6/2025 (Guest: Timothy Karr of Free Press on corporate media capitulation)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 58:00


C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today
Weekend Edition: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath, and Cuts to Voice of America

C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 36:10


In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on his first 100 days in office -- and goals during his tenure. Then, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath joins us to discuss that group's efforts to break through the two-party political system. Finally, former Voice of America National Correspondent Steve Herman talks about his career at the VOA – and the impact of massive cuts to the agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World War 2 Radio Podcast
Voice of America - Final Broadcast of ABSIE

The World War 2 Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 17:18


Today we have a Voice of America broadcast from July 4, 1945. It is the final broadcast from the American Broadcasting Station in Europe. The station had broadcast since April 30, 1944.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Witness History
The start of Voice of America

Witness History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 10:41


In March 2025, radio frequencies worldwide stopped carrying Voice of America broadcasts for the first time in 83 years. President Donald Trump's administration had imposed funding cuts on the US Agency for Global Media with the White House accusing the broadcaster of being "anti-Trump", "radical" and "leftist”. While the cuts are being disputed in courts, Josephine McDermott traces the beginnings of the overseas broadcaster which was designed to counter Nazi propaganda. In the first Voice of America broadcast in February 1942 it promised, “The news may be good or bad; we shall tell you the truth”. We hear the testimony of Eugene Kern who walked in one day in 1942 to casually ask about a job, and was put to work straight away producing a Finnish programme – unable to speak a word of the language. He says, “It was a wild place. Every week a new language service began”.By the end of World War Two, Voice of America was broadcasting more than 3,000 programmes in 40 languages every week. This Witness History is produced using the archives of the US Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training, and the US National Archives and Records Administration.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Gene Kern broadcasting in about 1960. Credit: Jonathan Kern)

PNR: This Old Marketing | Content Marketing with Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose
AI Slop and What Mamdani's Win Means for Marketing (486)

PNR: This Old Marketing | Content Marketing with Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 66:39


AI hits the headlines again. Anthropic wins a lawsuit for its training data procedures, but the judge leaves room for additional lawsuits. In the greater scheme, will any of the lawsuits really matter? John Oliver's AI Slop video is "must-see-TV" and AI content continues to become a bigger part of our lives in content creation and marketing. What do we need to do? And Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic nomination for mayor in New York, outlasting the big money players through a Gen Z-focused approach. What can we learn from this and will we see more? Winners and losers include Mumford & Sons and Intel dropping marketing as a core function. Rants and raves include Voice of America and the LinkedIn Ballad. ----- This week's links: Anthropic Wins Case AI Slop and John Oliver Mamdani Takes New York Nomination with TikTok VOA's Iran Mess Mumford & Sons Membership Pass Intel Outsources Marketing to Accenture ----- This week's sponsor: INBOUND 2025 features an incredible lineup including Amy Poehler, Dario Amodei, Dwarkesh Patel, Sean Evans (Hot Ones), Marques Brownlee, Glennon Doyle, and more. Get actionable insights you can implement immediately to grow your business...San Francisco September 3rd-5th, 2025. Go to inbound.com/register to secure your spot at INBOUND 2025. ------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. Catch and subscribe to our NEW show on YouTube. NOTE: You can get captions there. Subscribe to Joe Pulizzi's Orangeletter and get two free downloads direct from Joe. Subscribe to Robert Rose's newsletter at Seventh Bear.  

99% Invisible
Fishing In The Night

99% Invisible

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 44:17


Shortwave radio opened a portal to the world—then became a weapon in a high-stakes war of propaganda and power.The Divided Dial is a podcast series about the history of radio from WNYC's On the Media and longtime 99PI contributor, Katie Thornton.Fishing in the Night Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 5/8/2025 (Blowing Smoke: At the Vatican and at the White House)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 58:00


On the Media
THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 1: Fishing In The Night

On the Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 34:05


Season Two of On the Media's Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial is the untold story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radio. The medium was once heralded as a utopian, international, and instantaneous mass communication tool — a sort of internet-before-the-internet. But like the internet, it also took a turn for the chaotic. And like AM and FM talk radio, it also went hard to the right, with extremists and cults still finding a home on the shortwaves EPISODE 1:You know AM and FM radio. But did you know that there is a whole other world of radio surrounding us at all times? It's called shortwave — and, thanks to a quirk of science that lets broadcasters bounce radio waves off of the ionosphere, it can reach thousands of miles, penetrating rough terrain and geopolitical boundaries. How did this instantaneous, global, mass communication tool — a sort of internet-before-the-internet — go from a utopian experiment in international connection to a hardened tool of information warfare and propaganda?  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump Faces Scandal Over Pocketing Millions

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 41:06


MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 7, and reports on President Trump's crypto-related corruption and his mounting legal losses. Melber also covers the developing story that Voice of America will begin airing programming from the right-wing outlet One America News. Plus, Melber is joined by filmmaker Ava DuVernay for an extended conversation. Steve Herman, Darrick Hamilton and Richard Painter also join.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 5/2/2025 (Encore: Media Action Center's Sue Wilson on FCC plan to gut media ownership rules)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 57:30


Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 5/1/2025 (Trump Losing Streak Continues into Second Hundred Days)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 57:46


Law and Chaos
Ep 129 — No, We Are Not At War With Venezuela

Law and Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 53:08


Well, it's finally happened. A federal judge has finally ruled that we are not being invaded by Venezuela and so the president can't just shout “ALIEN ENEMIES ACT” as an excuse to kidnap people and send them to a torture gulag in El Salvador. And it was a Trump appointee who did it! Also, Mike Lindell is somehow still here. Links: Conservative Judge Saves VOA, Savages SCOTUS https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/conservative-judge-saves-voa-savages   J.A.V. v. Trump [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69862833/jav-v-trump   ‘Historical loss': Alleged gang leader evades US justice with deportation to El Salvador https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/24/politics/ms-13-leader-deported-el-salvador-boasberg-order/index.html   Madawhi v. Trump [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69888582/mahdawi-v-trump/   Eric Coomer: Pawn Plant or Perp? https://www.scribd.com/document/511804143/1-5019632676605264266   Dominion v. Lindell DC Docket (Judge Nichols) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59670901/us-dominion-inc-v-my-pillow-inc/   Coomer v. Lindell Colorado Docket  https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cod.215068/   Redline of “draft” versus final opposition filed in Colorado https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cod.215068/gov.uscourts.cod.215068.311.2_1.pdf Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

The Michael Steele Podcast
A Moment Of Clarity: "That's amusingly stupid! Putting an election denier in charge of dismantling the VOA."

The Michael Steele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 4:35


The Trump administration recently reassigned Kari Lake to dismantle Voice Of America, a government funded broadcaster. Michael Steeles delves into the motivations behind these actions, the impact on global soft power, and the broader quest to rebuild trust in government institutions. Catch Michael Steele on The Weekend Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 10am on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend  Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele  Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!

Law and Chaos
Ep 127 — You get a TRO! And you get a TRO! Everyone gets a TRO!

Law and Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 61:13


After burning down its credibility with every judge in the country, the Trump administration finds itself slapped with injunctions in every courtroom. Coincidence? Plus, the Department of Homeland Security discovers one weird trick to get around court orders barring deportations. And it is … to stand back and let the Defense Department do it for them!   Links:   MTA v. Duffy (NY Congestion Pricing) [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69652290/metropolitan-transportation-authority-v-duffy   House Dems Demand Letters to Vichy Bar https://min.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/min.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/04.24.25-letters-to-law-firms-on-trump-administration-agreements-all.pdf   SDNY resignation letter https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/04/22/nyregion/prosecutor-letter.html   City and County of San Francisco v. Donald J. Trump [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69623767/city-and-county-of-san-francisco-v-donald-j-trump/   Abramowitz v. Lake [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69791808/abramowitz-v-lake/   J.A.V. v. Trump [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69862833/jav-v-trump/   D.V.D. v. Homeland Security (Notice of Removal to Third Country) [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69775896/dvd-v-us-department-of-homeland-security/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 4/23/2025 (Guest: Media Action Center's Sue Wilson on FCC plan to gut media ownership rules)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 57:30


Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 4/14/2025 (Encore: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern on SCOTUS ruling on Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 58:12


Content Inc with Joe Pulizzi
The Greatest Example of Content Marketing in History (491)

Content Inc with Joe Pulizzi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:38


For over 80 years, VOA has helped to build support (and fandom) for America. It's been one of our silver bullets for freedom and democracy that no one ever really talked about. Simply put, the Voice of America has been one of the greatest marketing vehicles for the United States ever created...and...perhaps... the best ever. Three weeks ago all funding for Voice of America was discontinued. Sadly, Voice of America no longer exists. ------- Like this episode? SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or Google. See all Content Inc episodes at the Content Inc. podcast home. Get my personal newsletter today and receive my free goal-setting guide today.

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 4/11/2025 (Encore: Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union, on Trump's push to privatize USPS)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 57:34


Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 3/31/2025 (Bad Court and Election News for Trump is Good News for America)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 57:53


60 Minutes
03/30/25: Hostages, Voice of America, Left Behind

60 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 51:24


Correspondent Lesley Stahl dispatches to Israel for her 5th report since the Oct. 7 terror attack to interview freed Israeli and American hostages, including Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel, who are speaking out to share their experiences in captivity and what they witnessed at the hands of Hamas. Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on Voice of America (VOA), the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster that is now off the air thanks to a Trump administration executive order and lockout of hundreds of its employees. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi goes behind the scenes of the Environmental Protection Agency's massive cleanup effort after wildfires tore through several Los Angeles neighborhoods three months ago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman
'BradCast' 3/24/2025 (Guest: Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union, on Trump's push to privatize USPS)

The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 57:30


Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

On the Media
Voice of America Goes Quiet. And, Apocalypse Now?

On the Media

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 50:18


The Trump administration has cut funding for Voice of America, the 80-year-old state media network. On this week's On the Media, how pulling federal funds from VOA's parent organization will imperil press freedom abroad. Plus, a Radio Free Europe journalist describes being detained for nine months in Russia until she was released alongside Evan Gershkovich.[01:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Nicole Hemmer, political historian and co-host of the podcast “This Day.” They discuss the complicated history of Voice of America, which was founded in 1942 to counter Nazi propaganda. Plus, what the funding cuts to VOA and its parent organization tell us about how the Trump administration wants the U.S. to be perceived.[15:57] Host Micah Loewinger sits down with Alsu Kurmasheva, press freedom advocate and veteran journalist of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Tatar-Bashkir service, on what the network provides in countries lacking a free press and her own nine month detention in Russia. Plus, Bay Fang, president of Radio Free Asia, or RFA, on why authoritarians are celebrating Trump's shutdown and how RFA's closure will further diminish press freedom in Asia. [33:35] Host Brooke Gladstone chats with Dorian Lynskey, cultural journalist and author of the recent book, Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World, to examine our centuries-long obsession with telling end-of-the-world stories and what they reveal about our shifting fears through history. Plus, the evolution of the apocalyptic story, from the Book of Revelation to On the Beach to Station Eleven. Further reading:Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World, by Dorian Lynksey On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Steve Forbes: What's Ahead
Spotlight: Warning To Trump Administration—Do Not Dismantle Voice Of America

Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 4:12


Steve Forbes explains why the Trump Administration must not end Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America networks and thus surrender the U.S.'s crucial place in the global battle of ideas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 Politics War Room
301: The True Voice Of America with Professor Geoffrey Cowan

2020 Politics War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 70:56


Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al celebrate the late John Feinstein and discuss the dangers of isolationism, the future of NATO, and our nation's budding constitutional crisis stemming from the war being waged by Trump and DOGE on our most sacred governmental institutions.  Then, they welcome USC professor Geoffrey Cowan to explain the important role American media plays in building a just and stable world, the potential and pitfalls of soft power, and why outreach is critical to further the cause of global democracy.  As the United States becomes more myopic, will authoritarian regimes around the world be stepping in to fill the leadership void? Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer are taking CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID on the road again!  Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get More From This Week's Guest:  Get More From Professor Geoffrey Cowan: Website | USC Annenberg | Author Please Support Our Sponsors: Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/warroom and use code WARROOM for both the code AND PASSWORD.  Fast Growing Trees: Get the best deals for your yard, including up to half off on select plants and other deals with an additional 15% off at fastgrowingtrees.com using the code WARROOM Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you'll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom

Today, Explained
Silencing the Voice of America

Today, Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 27:52


President Donald Trump has ordered the federally funded broadcaster to be “eliminated.” Longtime VOA correspondent Steve Herman explains why it will be missed. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Travis Larchuk with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Further reading: Behind the White House Curtain. Trump tapped Kari Lake to run VOA. Then he dismantled it. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Longtime VOA correspondent Steve Herman in front of the White House. Photo by Sarah Silberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Channel 33
John Feinstein and March Madness, News From The New Yorker, and Gutting the Voice of America

Channel 33

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 52:13


Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week by discussing Donald Trump's dismantlement of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees the Voice of America (0:45). Then they get into the Old Guy's Still Got It Segment with sounds from Rick Pitino (8:40), Tom Izzo (10:30), and Dick Vitale (14:20). Afterward they discuss Michael Wilbon's tribute to John Feinstein (16:20). Later in the Notebook Dump they discuss the changes happening at The New Yorker (38:42). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What is Voice of America and why Trump is dismantling the broadcaster

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 9:46


For the better part of a century, Voice of America has broadcast into countries whose governments censored free information. The Trump administration has dismantled VOA's parent organization, put all of its employees on leave and ended funding for independent media agencies. Nick Schifrin discussed the move with Mike Abramovitz, the president of Voice of America since last year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Bannon's War Room
Episode 4122: Kari Laked Named To Run Voice Of America

Bannon's War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024


Episode 4122: Kari Laked Named To Run Voice Of America

The Lawfare Podcast
Chatter: Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, Voice of America, and the Cold War, with Mark Pomar

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 70:47


Mark Pomar served as assistant director of the Russian Service at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, director of the USSR Division at the Voice of America, executive director of the Board for International Broadcasting. He joined David Priess to talk about the origins of US government-funded international broadcasting, differences between RFE/RL and VOA, tensions between strategists and purists over the radios' content, the impacts of detente and of Reagan's more hawkish approach, KGB infiltrations of RFE/RL, changes to the radios toward the end of the Cold War, the role of RL in August 1991's failed coup against Gorbachev, perceptions of the radios after the Cold War, Mark's book Cold War Radio and his current research into Radio Liberty, the relevance of this history for today, and more.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.