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Ep. 2167 - MORE TRUMP WINNING: NPR CEO IMPLODES, MS-13 Head ARRESTED
2025/3/27
The Ben Shapiro Show
The discussion delves into the funding of NPR and PBS, highlighting significant taxpayer contributions and accusations of political bias, particularly leaning left. Various congressional representatives questioned NPR's CEO about the lack of diversity in political perspectives within the organization.
- The US taxpayer spends approximately $535 million annually on NPR and PBS through federal funding.
- NPR has about 23.5 million average weekly listeners, while PBS NewsHour attracted 882,000 average viewers in 2022.
- The hearings were led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, questioning NPR CEO Catherine Maher about the lack of political diversity.
- Catherine Maher admitted to past tweets that were politically charged, leading to intense scrutiny from congress members.
- The discussion reveals persistent political bias allegations within publicly funded media organizations.
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