NPR and PBS Leaders Just Got Bad News From The DOGE Subcommittee

The newly-formed Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee wants top executives at NPR and PBS to explain the federal money they receive and the media content critics call “systemically biased.”

Key Facts:

  • House Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene chairs the DOGE Subcommittee.
  • NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS President Paula Kerger were invited to testify.
  • The subcommittee questions NPR’s past refusal to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story.
  • A former NPR editor accused the outlet of maintaining far-left bias.
  • The hearing is expected to take place in March 2025.

The Rest of The Story:

Members of the DOGE Subcommittee, led by Rep. Greene, have voiced concerns that NPR and PBS unfairly tilt their coverage.

NPR’s decision not to report on the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election cycle is drawing scrutiny, as is an essay by veteran NPR editor Uri Berliner who said the newsroom suffered from a “frictionless” approach to left-leaning topics.

His essay described how certain narratives were chosen while others were dismissed.

In addition, Greene’s letter to PBS President Kerger criticized the network’s characterization of Elon Musk as making a “fascist salute,” calling it a false portrayal that reflects a narrow ideological viewpoint.

Both NPR and PBS rely on a combination of private contributions, sponsorships, and federal allocations—funding that may be threatened if the subcommittee concludes their reporting is overtly partisan.

Officials at NPR and PBS did not respond to questions about the invitation at the time of publication.

Both organizations have long maintained that they uphold journalistic standards and claim that federal money is essential for smaller local stations in rural areas.

They are expected to address how they spend these funds and whether their content meets the standard of impartial public service.

The Bottom Line:

Critics argue that federal dollars should not subsidize news outlets that appear politically one-sided.

NPR and PBS leaders will have a chance to address these concerns at the upcoming congressional hearing.

How they explain their editorial decisions and funding practices may affect the future of public broadcasting in America.

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