All posts tagged International Broadcasting

Voice of America undermines anti-Putin opposition at US taxpayers' expense

BBG Watch Commentary Early last year, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), a federal agency which manages the Voice of America (VOA), paid a highly respected independent journalist in Russia a few hundred dollars to review the VOA Russian news …

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Isaacson was an absent leader, a BBG insider's view

This comment from a BBG insider was originally published in response to Matt Armstrong's post,

Broadcasting Board of Governors: More of The Battle Rages On – The Federalist

[caption id="attachment_10362" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Snapshot from Alhurra TV report promoting views of Holocaust deniers. "][/caption] The Federalist calls for translating into English and putting online some of the

Broadcasting Board of Governors: The Battle Rages On – The Federalist

by The Federalist   There seems to be a conflicted message coming out of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG). On the one hand, in the January board meeting,

Compromise is possible at a public institution but 'the devil is in the details' – BBG's Ashe on reorganization plan

In this video from January 13, 2012, Broadcasting Board of Governors senior Republican member Ambassador Victor Ashe describes some of the issues relating to public control and

'I've changed my mind' – BBG's Isaacson on reorganization

"I've changed my mind" -- Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) Chairman Walter Isaacson speaking January 13, 2012 about the BBG reorganization plan. In the battle for public control

Broadcasting Board of Governors: All Along The Watchtower – The Federalist

by The Federalist A considerable amount of howling has been coming from the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and their International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) bonus-mongers.  The reason for

Isaacson compromises in battle over public control of U.S. international broadcasting

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) chairman Walter Isaacson has modified some of his positions on the reorganization of U.S. international broadcasting in response to criticism and pressure

The Broadcasting Board of Governors – Self-Interest Is Job One!

by The Federalist The folks on the Third Floor of the Cohen Building really don’t get it.  They are the gift that just keeps on giving.  When not

U.S. official Victor Ashe calls for keeping a radio facility capable of reaching China

This is an exclusive report by BBG Watch (BBGWatch.com). Republication is permitted with attribution. BBGWatch.com - December 20, 2011 - Victor Ashe, a

Legal analysis of BBG merger plan pays minimal attention to political, legislative and journalistic pitfalls

FreeMediaOnline.org Washington, D.C - Truckee, CA, November 22, 2011 -- Free Media Online Report and Commentary -- While Free Media Online and

Top BBG official predicts 'old white men' will lose jobs under merger plan

"Old White Guys" -- BBG Watch has learned from reliable sources that a top Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) official has written an email to a BBG member in which

Deloitte Tells BBG to Move Quickly with Consolidation – Free Media Online

"If VOA constitutes communications essential to national security, privatization may not be feasible," - Deloitte
"If VOA constitutes communications essential to national security, privatization may not be feasible,"

US International Broadcasting and the BBG: The Numbers Game

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has announced that its own surveys (These are not completely independent surveys. They are produced by a contractor, InterMedia, for whom

Overhaul Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) Management – Helle Dale, Heritage Foundation

Dr. Helle Dale of the Heritage Foundation is once again calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. "Congress should undertake much overdue oversight

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