Re: [Swprograms] Will NPR replace the VOA as America'sEnglish-language voice?

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We probably disagree on whether the VOA--as it is ostensibly  
constituted, not how it has been forced to operate in recent times-- 
meets the test.  Operating in full compliance with its Charter, I  
would argue that the VOA was the sole and proper vehicle for this  
mission.

As for NPR, it's problem has nothing to do with, what I would argue  
is, an erroneous charge of liberal bias.  It's problem has to do with  
the fact that it's programming is designed with a domestic US  
audience in mind, not an international audience.  It assumes that its  
audience is acquainted with concepts, facts and ideas that an  
international listener probably won't be.

John Figliozzi

On Feb 12, 2006, at 7:14 PM, Scott Royall wrote:

> Fox would be just as bad, only in the other direction. The point  
> being that,
> as long as the US government aspires to international influence,  
> it's best
> served to not leaving the presentation of its views to third parties.
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> At least it's not Fox.
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> On Feb 12, 2006, at 4:20 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:
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>> NPR to replace the VOA in Berlin...
>>
>> This is something I have long recommended... since the developed  
>> world
>> would benefit more from NPR's programming than the VOA's programming
>> in terms of information, education and entertainment.
>>
>> Why?  Because NPR has already invested in the programming... might as
>> well leverage that investment and then have the VOA produce
>> programming that is not within the scope of any other broadcasters.
>>
>> Oh, wait.  That's what they plan to do...at least the second half of
>> that...by focusing on Arabic services.
>>
>> http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/02/12/business/radio13.php
>>
>> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA
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