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NPR president Katherine Maher has met with Senator Kevin Cramer and announced a new layer of editorial review in response to allegations of political bias at the organization. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Cramer acknowledged Maher’s recognition of the problem as a positive step. The meeting comes after a former senior editor’s essay raised concerns about the apparent absence of Republican voices in editorial positions and questioned editorial decisions on topics such as the Trump-Russia collusion allegations, Hunter Biden’s laptop, and the origins of COVID-19. Senator Cramer noted his appreciation for Maher’s efforts to address balance and fairness but raised concerns about the potential for bias in the implementation of the new editorial review layer. Despite NPR’s actions, Cramer indicated that defunding remains a possibility.

The House Energy & Commerce Committee has summoned NPR CEO Katherine Maher to testify before Congress on allegations of liberal bias within the publicly funded radio organization. Former NPR editor Uri Berliner has accused the outlet of mishandling stories related to Hunter Biden’s laptop and COVID-19 lab leak theories, while also claiming that registered Democrats vastly outnumber Republicans in the newsroom.

Katherine Maher, the chief executive of NPR, has defended her previous “woke” social media comments and dismissed internal turmoil within the organization following criticism from a veteran staffer about its left-leaning bias. Maher, who became CEO in March, has faced backlash over past remarks on various topics, including the First Amendment, misinformation, and the perceived bias of written history towards the perspective of white men. However, she has emphasized the need to address the organization’s transformation to better fulfill its mission.

NPR’s CEO, Katherine Maher, has dismissed conservative criticism regarding social media posts she made prior to joining the public broadcaster. Maher asserts that the focus should be on NPR’s necessary transformation to fulfill its mandate rather than on these distractions. Despite facing pressure from both conservatives and NPR staff members, Maher maintains that her political views do not influence her work, as is common in public service roles.