Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is keeping the pressure on NPR to explain its funding and its editorial decision-making. It is part of the fallout from the resignation of NPR editor Uri Berliner this spring following his public accusations the public media network engages in biased reporting. In April, Cruz sought answers about whether the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has done anything to address the allegations. Now he’s targeting NPR directly.
Cruz is asking NPR to turn over documents and information regarding its funding sources, including millions of dollars in donations from donors who he believes appear to be buying desired news coverage. The Texas Republican is seeking NPR financial records dating to 2019, including how much local stations pay in dues and licensing fees to the network for shows like “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.” He also wants a list of each grant or donation of $5,000 or more since 2019.
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