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Episode Mentions
This American Life · May 1, 2026
Ira (Reluctantly) Gives a Graduation Speech
“Sanford Unger served as head of Voice of America in his career progression before joining Goucher College.”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Apr 30, 2026
The President and The Press
“Defunded by Trump administration; lost audience of 300+ million globally; example of structural damage to public media”
Economist Podcasts · Apr 24, 2026
An explosion still echoing: Chernobyl at 40
“Cited as reliable news source when Soviet media was suppressing Chernobyl accident information”
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 10, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-10 Friday
“US government media network destroyed under Trump administration; being replaced with Fox News-style European alternative”
Law and Chaos · Mar 24, 2026
Ep 215 — DOJ, Why Are You Like This?
“Federal media agency whose editorial independence is being dismantled by USAGM leadership under Kerry Lake”
Law and Chaos · Mar 10, 2026
Ep 211 — Go Woke, Go … KA-CHING!
“International media outlet; Amanda Bennett resigned as CEO when Trump took office; Carrie Lake attempted illegal takeover”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 28, 2026
2/28/26: K&S React: TRUMP LAUNCHES REGIME CHANGE IRAN WAR
“Broadcasting Reza Pahlavi statements in Farsi to Iranian population as part of US-authorized coup/regime change messaging”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 21, 2026
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned
“Federal media outlet shut down by Trump administration as part of systematic defunding of public broadcasting”
The Find Out Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Susan Rice on Trump’s Lawlessness, U.S. Allies, and the Economic Fallout
“Cited as dismantled U.S. information apparatus being exploited by China's global positioning”
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 24, 2026
1KHO 689: Play Is Disappearing So Here’s How to Bring It Back| Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady
“News organization that produced video about Let's Play America street closure events distributed globally”