CPB CEO defends new policy for diversity reporting
In a letter to Sen. Ted Cruz, CPB’s chief executive refuted criticism that updated grant rules are discriminatory.
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In a letter to Sen. Ted Cruz, CPB’s chief executive refuted criticism that updated grant rules are discriminatory.
"The story of NJ PBS and 'NJ Spotlight News' suggests that public broadcasting can play a role in bolstering coverage of regional and statewide news. What’s needed to make it work is to bring together different newsroom cultures in a way that serves the audience rather than the bureaucratic imperatives of protecting turf and resisting change."
For "Mother Jones," the merger is a "way for us to explore new ways to reach new and deeper audiences."
"The value proposition of public radio over the last 50-plus years is at the core of your fundamental challenge."
Sen. Cruz questioned whether a CPB policy violates the 14th Amendment in light of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.