NPR's CEO Resigns
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-03-09/nprs-ceo-resigns
In the latest controversy involving NPR, President and CEO Vivian Schiller has resigned. This comes after a hidden camera video was released of another executive criticizing conservatives and saying the network would be better off without federal money. NPR said it was appalled by the comments. Public funding for NPR came under fire last fall after it fired news analyst Juan Williams for comments he made on Fox News about Muslims. We focus on what the latest incident means for the network and public broadcasting as a whole.
Guests
Tucker Carlson
political commentator and founder of The Daily Caller.
Patrick Butler
president and C.E.O of the Association of Public Television Stations.
Alicia Shepard
NPR ombudsman.
Brooke Gladstone
host of "On The Media."
David Edwards
director and general manager, WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio;
chair of the NPR board.
Stephen Moore
member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board.
Paul Farhi
staff writer at The Washington Post, covering media.
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pisces62: don't you think that your 5 year old granddaughter "not acknowledging a white person again" is racist??? if she has that opinion at such a young age, where do you think she learned that attitude? just because one person makes a remark that you don't like doesn't mean you need to pass off your learned behavior to an innocent child, and then turn around and claim that white people are racist. it's a two way street, and you're speeding down it.
CalmLady wrote
"Totally mortified and disgusted that a self-identified "black woman" gets to toss out hate speech like jelly beans.
I would like to know *who* called the president an "ape??" I saw millions of white (and Hispanic) people vote for Obama and the thanks they get for non-racist to the bone is name-calling?? Are you *kidding* me??? How many white men with that short of a resume get elected president. He was ushered to the front of the line *because* of white guilt. Make no mistake. Qualifications had nothing to do with it - there were almost none."
That was then, but now as the population has seen, Obama is a fake. This man child has no business being president. He is a divider, why do you think that the Republican won 63 new seats in Congress?
Never heard anybody calling him an ape. But did here a black man(Jesse Jackson) say he needs his personals cut.
Posted in: Fashion Shows, Fashion Week, Reviews Drama and Daywear at Christian Siriano By Steff Yotka Friday, Sep 10, 2010 / 8:30 AM GMT -5
But the pint-sized wonderboy has grown so much since those days. Now with a successful shoe and bag line for Payless and sunglasses on the horizon, Christian Siriano is becoming a brand beyond reality TV.
Christian Siriano. The name brings about memories of “Ferosha Coutura,” good Project Runway seasons, and giant poufy dresses.
The problem with Siriano’s SS11 collection is that it’s caught in limbo between wearable and editorial looks. While the sportswear felt like a tribute to tried and true vacation-wear (slim white pants, leather short trenches, voluminous maxi-dresses, lone ruffles, and exotic prints) his sumptuous evening wear is a unique offering. No American designer can create an evening gown with a four foot diameter like Siriano. The dresses are stunningly crafted and have a kooky drama that instantly identifies them as Siriano-made; all trademarks of an excellent designer and an excellent brand.
At this point in his career, Siriano needs to choose a team and stick with it–I say drama all the way. His strength is making elaborate evening wear that’s probably unwearable by most of the population, but covetable by editorial standards. And with a clear talent for accessory design (the shoes are immaculate as are the sunglasses) there’s potential for Siriano to grow a business in the accessories market while maintaining an extravagant runway presentation.
In response to accusations of bias, NPR should create an online forum where listeners can point to specific instances that may be biased. Then each instance should be analyzed, clarified, validated, and corrected as needed. Every comment, no matter how bitter, should be addressed with the utmost respect and intelligence. By setting a higher standard of accountability and openness, NPR can perhaps raise the bar for other news organizations. Furthermore NPR needs to go to extreme lengths to bring the conservative elements into the conversation, and I mean bending over backwards to include them in the discussion. This is a time to care about and listen to those who think differently. As in the civil rights movement, your every word and action must be impeccable. The conversation can be derailed by so much as an anti-conservative comment by a volunteer during a fund drive. If all diverse peoples can engage in an honest and productive dialog, then we have a fighting chance of meeting the massive challenges that God (or non-God) has put in front of us. NPR has an opportunity to lead the charge.