David Folkenflik appears in the following:
How Conservative Media Has Covered Biden's First Days As President
Saturday, January 23, 2021
We take a look at how the first few days of the Biden administration are playing out in right wing media.
USAGM Chief Fires Trump Allies Over Radio Free Europe And Other Networks
Friday, January 22, 2021
The acting head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media fired the presidents and boards over three not-for-profit international networks who were appointed by an ally of former President Trump.
How Fox News Is Adapting To The Biden Era
Friday, January 22, 2021
Fox News is doubling down on its opinion shows and firing or sidelining some journalists as it adjusts to the Biden era. NPR discusses what these moves might tell about what Fox is trying to achieve.
Trump Ally At Voice of America Replaced By News Executive He Recently Demoted
Thursday, January 21, 2021
The Biden White House has named Yolanda Lopez acting director of the Voice of America. She was demoted last week after a VOA reporter asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unwelcome questions.
Defined By Scandal At Voice of America, CEO Resigns At Biden's Request
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Michael Pack's record at the parent agency for the Voice of America includes charges of bias, firings, investigations and more. He called President Biden's request for him to resign a "partisan act."
'Defend The Truth And Defeat The Lies': Biden Moves Past Trump's War On Media
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
President Biden called for Americans to listen to one another and to disagree on the basis of facts, obliquely invoking the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol as the cost of trafficking in lies.
New Chief's Ties Shock Radio Free Asia, While Pompeo Visit To VOA Stirs Outcry
Friday, January 15, 2021
The demotion of a Voice of America White House reporter led to an outcry. And the new head of sister network Radio Free Asia had registered as a lobbyist for Taiwan just days before taking over.
After Deadly Capitol Riot, Fox News Stays Silent On Stars' Incendiary Rhetoric
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Many Fox News hosts, commentators and guests helped stoke the pro-Trump protests that became an assault on Congress. Among those influenced was Ashli Babbitt, who died while storming the Capitol.
Voice Of America White House Reporter Reassigned After Questioning Pompeo
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
During Pompeo's visit to VOA, journalist Patsy Widakuswara tried to ask him whether he regretted saying there would be a second Trump administration after Joe Biden's victory in November.
Public Radio Stations Rebuke 'N.Y. Times' Over Actions In Correcting 'Caliphate'
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
In fresh fallout over the collapse of the Caliphate podcast series, executives at more than 20 influential public radio stations rebuke The New York Times for perceived ethical failings.
How the Media Covered January 6
Monday, January 11, 2021
NPR’s David Folkenflik joins us to discuss the media’s coverage of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Voice of America CEO Accused Of Fraud, Misuse Of Office All In One Week
Friday, January 08, 2021
U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack faces accusations of fraud over his private documentary film company and separate allegations he's promoting propaganda at Voice of America.
A Look At How Different U.S. Media Outlets Covered The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill
Thursday, January 07, 2021
For those watching the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on TV, the news might have looked very different, depending on which cable network one tuned into. NPR looks at how the media covered the event.
A Look At The Rhetoric Around The Storming Of U.S. Capitol
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
After the Capitol grounds were cleared of the armed insurrection of the pro-Trump mob, NPR looks at President Trump's rhetoric and how the press covered the insurrection.
Examining How The Trump Years Helped To Shape The Media
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
The Trump years have been good for many news organizations — fueling spikes in cable news ratings and national newspaper subscriptions. It has also left the media's credibility severely diminished.
Trump Appointee Seeks Lasting Control Over Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media is seeking to retain control over Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for at least two years — even though President-elect Biden has signaled he'll be replaced.
Host of 'The Daily' Clouds 'N.Y. Times' Effort To Restore Trust After 'Caliphate'
Thursday, December 24, 2020
The New York Times issued a big mea culpa, and returned a Peabody award and a citation as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize after retracting the core of its hit podcast series Caliphate.
Some Right-Wing Media Air Segments To Rebut Their Own Claims Of Voter Fraud
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Over the weekend, Fox News, the Fox Business Network and Newsmax have run awkward segments rebutting false claims of widespread voter fraud — claims that have appeared on those networks earlier.
'New York Times' Retracts Core Of Hit Podcast Series 'Caliphate' On ISIS
Friday, December 18, 2020
After an internal review, The New York Times now says it built the 2018 podcast Caliphate on a story it cannot vouch for. It says star reporter Rukmini Callimachi will no longer cover terrorism.
New VOA Director Arrives With Baggage: Anti-Islamic and Homophobic Writings
Friday, December 11, 2020
The appointment of the newly named director of the Voice of America, Robert R. Reilly, has sparked criticism over his public writings on Islam and gay rights.
