Public radio vs. DOGE: NPR CEO Katherine Maher previews her testimony
Mar 25, 2025•32 min
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Summary
NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher, previews her upcoming congressional testimony, addressing concerns about NPR's perceived bias and the potential impact of federal funding cuts on local stations. She emphasizes NPR's commitment to serving all Americans, the importance of local journalism, and the need to adapt to audience needs in the digital age. Maher also discusses NPR's DEI strategy and her approach to maintaining editorial independence.Episode description
Tomorrow, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE subcommittee in Congress to defend the public media outlet’s case for federal funding. Maher returns to Rapid Response for the first time since taking on the CEO role to preview her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans’ broad access to crucial news and information, particularly in rural areas. Maher also reveals why the company has pivoted its DEI strategy, how the organization can better frame its identity as an outlet for all Americans, and more.
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