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Is Public Television the Israeli Government’s Next Target?

Kan, a multimedia network of news, prestige TV and niche language radio, is prepared to fight for its life.

By David Segal

Deaths (Obituaries) Ethics and Official Misconduct Iraq War (2003-11) National Public Radio News and News Media Newseum Radio Shepard, Alicia (1953-2023) Torture

Alicia C. Shepard, Ombudsman Who Defended NPR in Torture Debate, Dies at 69

In one of many jobs she held in a diverse journalism career, she dealt with charges that the network was “serving as right-wing apologists for waterboarding.”

By Richard Sandomir

Deaths (Obituaries) Fania Records La Mega Latin Music New York City Radio Salsa Dancing Spanish Language Vega, Polito (1937-2023)

Polito Vega, Salsa ‘King’ of New York Radio, Dies at 84

In a career that began in 1960, the Puerto Rico-born Mr. Vega became, one admirer said, “the architect of Hispanic radio at a global level.”

By Sam Roberts

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NPR to Cut 10% of Its Staff

The nonprofit media organization, which has a staff of about 1,100 people, said the layoffs were required because of a slowdown in advertising and a drop in corporate sponsorships.

By Katie Robertson