Kim Andrew Elliott
@kaedotcom.bsky.social
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News about international broadcasting. Retired VOA audience research/media news broadcaster. Gradually migrating from eponymous account on X. See also: mediafreedomusa.bsky.social swradiogram.bsky.social
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newseye.bsky.social
NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
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popshopradio.bsky.social
The @swradiogram.bsky.social of John Prine and the #SSTV from the Mighty KBC as received by me from WRMI on 5950 tonite. Pretty crappy, but meh!, still not prime conditions
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popshopradio.bsky.social
From WRMI on 9455 at 2300, @swradiogram.bsky.social 421 as received by me. Image number 2 didn't make it., so 12 out of 13
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savevoa.bsky.social
“Abramowitz and other VOA journalists sued USAGM and agency officials in two separate lawsuits in March after President Donald Trump directed the agency be reduced to its minimum functions required by law.”
DC Circuit Rejects US Bid to Remove Voice of America Director
The US Agency for Global Media is barred from removing Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz while it appeals a court order that held his ouster was illegal.
news.bloomberglaw.com
kaedotcom.bsky.social
"Univision’s approach to Trump has noticeably changed in recent years, as evidenced by an hour-long interview with him in 2023 that had a notably gracious tone and prompted swift backlash from Latino advocacy groups and Democrats."
washingtonpost.com
President Trump pressed YouTube TV to restore access to Univision on the streaming platform, a striking embrace of the Spanish-language network by a president who this year signed an order declaring English the nation’s official language.
Why Trump, who declared English the official language, is going to bat for Univision
Trump pressed YouTube to resolve a dispute with the Spanish-language network, the latest example of the president using his position to pressure a media company.
www.washingtonpost.com
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kaedotcom.bsky.social
"All Sky News' British and foreign TV coverage is included in the agreement, which will begin on 1 October, further bringing the reporting to a US audience."
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savevoa.bsky.social
The next day, Lake placed "nearly all full-time and contract staffers at Voice of America and its parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), on paid administrative leave..." Reported by @washingtonpost.com journalist @scottnover.bsky.social
Kari Lake said she learned of Trump dismantling VOA the day of his order
Kari Lake said she learned of Trump dismantling VOA the day of his order.
www.washingtonpost.com
kaedotcom.bsky.social
"Lake said she felt certain countries were significant, including Iran and Cuba, but had no views about other parts of the world, like Africa. 'You may think it is ... I may think it’s not. I’m not saying I don’t, I just haven’t put out an opinion on that. I haven’t given it a lot of thought.'"
savevoa.bsky.social
"Lake’s testimony came as part of a deposition sought by lawyers for VOA journalists and director Michael Abramowitz, who are challenging how the agency has complied with federal law and a preliminary injunction." Reported by @matthewkeys.net on @thedesk.net
In deposition, Karl Lake calls The Desk "fake news," praises OAN as "pro-America"
During a sworn deposition earlier this month, Lake characterized reports by the Washington Post, CNN and this outlet as propaganda and false.
thedesk.net
kaedotcom.bsky.social
OK, as long as the streaming business remains unregulated in the USA.

If it is regulated, regarding content, it may have to move to Canada or elsewhere abroad.

Next would be blocking of internet content from outside the United States.

Then, shortwave would be needed.

Please stop laughing.
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savevoa.bsky.social
When Trump tried to dismantle VOA with an EO in March, a group of employees including VOA journalists Patsy Widakuswara & Jessica Jerreat sued the Trump admin, alongside @afscme.bsky.social, AFGE, @afsaorg.bsky.social, @newsguild.org & @rsf.org. Patsy & Jessica explain why they fight to save VOA.
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mediagazer.com
Two unions representing USAGM and VOA employees sue Trump, USAGM, and Kari Lake over an August 28 executive order revoking USAGM collective bargaining rights (Matthew Keys/TheDesk.net)

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kaedotcom.bsky.social
Johnny Rivers Radio is now playing a Beatles song. Or is that Johnny Rivers singing a Beatles song? Anyway, fair signal in northern Virginia.
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mediagazer.com
Australia's ABC is barred from a Trump press conference in the UK for "logistical reasons" after an ABC reporter questioned Trump about his business activity (Amanda Meade/The Guardian)

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kaedotcom.bsky.social
"ABC [Australia] News director Justin Stevens said Lyons had the broadcaster's full support. 'John Lyons is a highly awarded journalist and one of the most experienced and respected reporters in Australia,/ Mr Stevens said. 'His job is to ask questions.'"
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
'You're hurting Australia': Trump hits out at ABC journalist, flags Albanese meeting
Donald Trump takes aim at the ABC's Americas editor during an extraordinary exchange at the White House, as the president suggests he will meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "very soon".
www.abc.net.au
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kaedotcom.bsky.social
AP: "Chinese propaganda has focused on the violent nature of Kirk’s death ... Russian voices have tried to tie Kirk’s death to U.S. support for Ukraine ... Pro-Iranian groups took a different tack, claiming Israel was behind Kirk’s death"
kaedotcom.bsky.social
This would be a job for international broadcasting.

US international broadcasting to the Middle East has been truncated by the Trump Administration. And if there is political control over content, climate change probably will probably be de-emphasized or revised

theconversation.com/middle-easte...
Middle Eastern countries are among the most exposed to climate change – so why is media coverage so low there?
How does one talk about climate change when armed conflicts are spiralling out of control?
theconversation.com
kaedotcom.bsky.social
That, of course, should be March 2025.

Thanks to @arniedxer.bsky.social for spotting the error.
kaedotcom.bsky.social
VOA ceded nothing to RFE/RL or RFA until Trump/Lake reduced VOA to four language services in March 1995.

The RFE/RL grantee system was created by the International Broadcasting Act of 1973, so Richard Nixon was the "swamp creature."

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