NPR, DEI and Trump

NPR’s head of diversity retires as Trump targets DEI, network faces investigation
NPR’s chief diversity officer is stepping down as the network stares down a federal investigation that aims to pull its funding, according to a report. On Wednesday, Keith Woods, 66, said he was retiring after 15 years at the public broadcaster – even as President Trump targets diversity programs and urges companies to reverse the controversial policies.
Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund
FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.
NPR's chief diversity officer to retire, with DEI in the political spotlight
Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods announced he'll retire after a 46-year career in journalism and 15 years at NPR, as the issue he has championed takes center stage in political discourse.
NPR's Chief Diversity Officer To Retire After 46 Years In Journalism, Citing ‘Attacks' On DEI As Driving Reason
"After more than four decades in journalism, I'm happy to finally be able to say the words, ‘I'm retiring,'" Woods said. "Though the attacks on the work of diversity, equity and
NPR reaffirms DEI commitment after chief diversity officer announces retirement
NPR says it will continue to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after their Chief Diversity Officer, Keith Woods, announced his retirement.
Campaign to defund PBS, NPR heats up, ‘Let Soros fund’ them
A long-simmering effort to defund National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service is heating up on Capitol Hill ...
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NPR and PBS Face a Moment of Truth
The system needs more stable funding, a greater emphasis on local content, and reduced reliance on private financing and ...
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Political Breakdown
Plus, Carr is calling for an investigation into NPR and PBS for allegedly airing commercials and suggested the public broadcasters could be stripped of their federal funding. Scott and Marisa are ...
PBS and NPR on edge over FCC letter and Trump budget scrutiny
PBS President Paula Kerger has felt the heat from politicians over government funding before. But this time the FCC is ...