David Folkenflik appears in the following:
VOA Director Forced Aside In Drive To Embed Trump Loyalists Before Biden Era
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack removed Acting Voice of America Director Elez Biberaj, part of a broad effort to install Trump supporters before the Biden administration comes to power.
Conservative Businesses Seize Opportunity To Capitalize On Trump's Refusal To Concede
Thursday, December 03, 2020
President Trump's refusal to concede has widened a rift between his supporters and mainstream media. And that has created a gold rush for some conservative businesses.
'Substantial Likelihood Of Wrongdoing' By VOA Parent Agency, Government Watchdog Says
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
The U.S. Special Counsel ordered the U.S. Agency for Global Media to conduct a sweeping internal investigation, after finding a "substantial likelihood of wrongdoing" toward the Voice of America.
Newsmax Rises On Wave Of Resentment Toward Media — Especially Fox News
Monday, November 30, 2020
Conservative Newsmax TV has enjoyed a sharp burst in ratings as President Trump has urged his fans to turn away from Fox News.
Newsmax Benefits From Trump Fans' Resentment Toward Fox News
Monday, November 30, 2020
Fox News reached all-time highs this year. Yet, its acknowledgement that Democrat Joe Biden won the election has provided a chance for rivals to appeal to fans of President Trump.
Fox News Settles With Seth Rich's Parents For False Story Claiming Clinton Leaks
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Fox News settles with parents of a slain Democratic staffer over a retracted 2017 story reporting he had shared party emails with Wikileaks. Fox also suggested Democrats were linked to his death.
Trump Appointee Unconstitutionally Interfered With VOA, Judge Rules
Saturday, November 21, 2020
A federal judge ordered the CEO over the Voice of America to stop investigating its journalists for anti-Trump bias, saying he caused "self-censorship and the chilling of First Amendment expression."
Voice of America's 5 Months Under Trump CEO: Lawsuits, Bias Claims, And A Sex Scandal
Friday, November 20, 2020
Michael Pack is nearing the close of his turbulent tenure as CEO of the parent agency to the Voice of America. After firings and claims of bias, staffers say they fear more damage on his way out.
Analysis: Is Trump's Next Foe Fox News?
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Since Election Day, President Trump has attacked Fox News repeatedly, particularly its newsroom. Now comes chatter from Washington that he wants to start up his own media outfit to take on Fox.
With Trump's Loss, Murdoch's Fox News Faces Wrath And Tough Choices
Saturday, November 07, 2020
Rupert Murdoch struck an alliance with President Trump early on, and Fox News has bolstered his presidency. With Joe Biden's victory, Fox is stepping warily to avoid alienating Trump supporters.
How the Media Has Handled Trump's False Claims
Friday, November 06, 2020
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik on how the media is handling Trump's baseless claims of voter fraud.
Another Black Eye For Polling Industry, Media That Rely On It
Thursday, November 05, 2020
Nearly all election polls forecasted a blue wave. But when that failed to materialize, pollsters looked foolish — and the news organizations they partner with lost credibility too.
How The Media Did On Election Night
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik joins us for some analysis of Election Night media coverage.
I Covered Media's 2000 Election Night Fiasco. Please, Let's Not Do That Again
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
News executives promise restraint and caution for Tuesday's election coverage. Yet the media fiasco of 20 years ago raises haunting questions about whether they're up to the challenge.
Down In The Polls, Trump Seeks Familiar Embrace of Conservative Media
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
President Trump has turned to conservative media and stars for help in his fight to win reelection. They've rewarded him by promoting his questionable claims about the Bidens and the coronavirus.
Trump Seeks Out Conservative Media During Campaign's Final Stretch
Monday, November 02, 2020
As he enters the last days of election campaign, President Trump has the warm embrace of the conservative media. They are allowing him to make his case largely unfettered by facts.
News Organizations Prepare For Likely Election Night Confusion
Sunday, November 01, 2020
Disinformation about the election has spread from many sources, including the White House. That's why major TV networks are preparing to deal with what could be a very confusing Election Night.
U.S. Agency Targets Its Own Journalists' Independence
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
In a late-night move to assert editorial control, the CEO of the U.S. international broadcasting agency rescinded a rule which established a "firewall" between the newsroom and political appointees.
Analysis: Questionable 'N.Y. Post' Scoop Driven By Ex-Hannity Producer And Giuliani
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Red flags abound in a story about Hunter Biden that provides fodder for President Trump and his allies. The allegations rest on speculation and assumptions rather than journalistically sound facts.
Judge Finds U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Broke Law In Seizing Control Of Fund
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Judge rules against USAGM CEO Michael Pack's moves to dismiss top executives and board of a fund that helps people who live under repressive regimes to access the Web and to communicate securely.
