Top executives from the largest public media networks in the U.S. defended their programming during a hearing on funding for public media. The leaders addressed concerns about the role of public media and its responsibility to provide balanced content. During the session, NPR's CEO Katherine Maher acknowledged mistakes made in the network's coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story.
While defending the organization’s overall mission and editorial standards, NPR's leadership admitted to errors in handling the story, which had sparked significant controversy. The hearing provided a platform for public media executives to highlight the importance of funding while also addressing areas where improvements could be made in their reporting practices. DOGE Chief Elon Musk said that Maher needs to be removed from her position at once, in a response posted to X.
She should be fired immediately https://t.co/t2gG9EdJn3
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 27, 2025
