Kim Andrew Elliott
@kaedotcom.bsky.social
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
Retired VOA audience research/media news broadcaster.
Gradually migrating from eponymous account on X.
See also:
mediafreedomusa.bsky.social
swradiogram.bsky.social
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
Last night, Judge Royce Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction order USAGM to dole out FY25 funds totaling $19M to the Open Technology Fund.
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Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction – #62 in OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND v. LAKE (D.D.C., 1:25-cv-00840) – CourtListener.com
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
storage.courtlistener.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Last night, Judge Royce Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction order USAGM to dole out FY25 funds totaling $19M to the Open Technology Fund.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Yes. This.
And it's built like a tank. I was in that building when the earthquake of 2011 hit. I was not especially worried because I knew how solid the building was.
And it's built like a tank. I was in that building when the earthquake of 2011 hit. I was not especially worried because I knew how solid the building was.
“In this climate, America’s historic architecture, public lands, and priceless artworks now seem at greater risk of being sold off for little public benefit.”
The art and architecture of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building is worth saving
The Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington, D.C. is managed like most federal office buildings by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the agency overseeing the government’s new “accelerated disposals” process. The building is architecturally important and notably includes some of the most important New Deal–era murals.
www.archpaper.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Yes. This.
And it's built like a tank. I was in that building when the earthquake of 2011 hit. I was not especially worried because I knew how solid the building was.
And it's built like a tank. I was in that building when the earthquake of 2011 hit. I was not especially worried because I knew how solid the building was.
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
“the programming schedule compiled by the HFCC suggests an attempt by Chinese media to fill the information gap left by the United States, the report noted.”
China has increased radio coverage in Tibet, Xinjiang to fill void left by exit of US-backed services - Tibetan Review
(TibetanReview.net, Nov25’25) – There has been a significant expansion in reported broadcasts by state-run China National Radio (CNR), especially in Tibetan and Uyghur even a US-backed Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) had stopped transmissions, reported asianews.it Nov 24, citing High Frequency Coordination Conference (HFCC), which coordinates the use of shortwave among […]
www.tibetanreview.net
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
“the programming schedule compiled by the HFCC suggests an attempt by Chinese media to fill the information gap left by the United States, the report noted.”
(1/3) MBN (Alhurra TV) is entering a new phase, with payroll reduced "by more than 90 percent."
See Jeff's Corner (CEO Jeffrey Gedmin) for revealing discussion about Alhurra's strategy, funding, content, future, etc.
alhurra.com/en/category/...
See Jeff's Corner (CEO Jeffrey Gedmin) for revealing discussion about Alhurra's strategy, funding, content, future, etc.
alhurra.com/en/category/...
Alhurra|Jeff’s Corner
Posts about Jeff’s Corner written by Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin
alhurra.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
(1/3) MBN (Alhurra TV) is entering a new phase, with payroll reduced "by more than 90 percent."
See Jeff's Corner (CEO Jeffrey Gedmin) for revealing discussion about Alhurra's strategy, funding, content, future, etc.
alhurra.com/en/category/...
See Jeff's Corner (CEO Jeffrey Gedmin) for revealing discussion about Alhurra's strategy, funding, content, future, etc.
alhurra.com/en/category/...
Not so much an interview but a tag team.
Kari Lake, referring to USAGM content: "You can call it propaganda because it is funded by you the taxpayer"
Re unnamed entity officials: "If there is criminal behavior ... we will ll be sending that over for referral to the DOJ"
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Kari Lake, referring to USAGM content: "You can call it propaganda because it is funded by you the taxpayer"
Re unnamed entity officials: "If there is criminal behavior ... we will ll be sending that over for referral to the DOJ"
x.com/RealLindellT...
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Not so much an interview but a tag team.
Kari Lake, referring to USAGM content: "You can call it propaganda because it is funded by you the taxpayer"
Re unnamed entity officials: "If there is criminal behavior ... we will ll be sending that over for referral to the DOJ"
x.com/RealLindellT...
Kari Lake, referring to USAGM content: "You can call it propaganda because it is funded by you the taxpayer"
Re unnamed entity officials: "If there is criminal behavior ... we will ll be sending that over for referral to the DOJ"
x.com/RealLindellT...
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
At this year’s Thanksgiving table, VOA journalists can expect extra scrutiny from nosy relatives.
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
This Thanksgiving, Tell Your Family to Save VOA
At this year’s Thanksgiving table, VOA journalists can expect extra scrutiny from nosy relatives. But we’re coming prepared with this primer! #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
At this year’s Thanksgiving table, VOA journalists can expect extra scrutiny from nosy relatives.
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
"In 1942, the trend was growing: American information in French, objective and devoid of aggressive commentary, seduced an audience that turned away from the excesses of English propaganda."
De 1941 à 1944, la Radiodiffusion nationale tente d’imposer la voix de Vichy, mais rien n’y fait. Ni les améliorations techniques, ni les efforts éditoriaux, ni même le talent oratoire d’Henriot ne suffisent à compenser la méfiance du public. www.radiotsf.fr/vichy-sur-le...
Vichy sur les ondes ou la chronique d’un échec radiophonique
La Radiodiffusion national, voix du Gouvernement de Vichy, ne s'est jamais imposée car peu fiable et ennuyeuse.
www.radiotsf.fr
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"In 1942, the trend was growing: American information in French, objective and devoid of aggressive commentary, seduced an audience that turned away from the excesses of English propaganda."
Reuters Institute: Newsrooms in exile are "especially important now, with authoritarian governments doing their best to starve them of revenue, and the collapse of US-led international funding earlier this year."
mailchi.mp/politics.ox....
mailchi.mp/politics.ox....
RISJ Newsletter. 25 November 2025
Funding journalism in exile | How audiences think about AI labelling in news
mailchi.mp
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Reuters Institute: Newsrooms in exile are "especially important now, with authoritarian governments doing their best to starve them of revenue, and the collapse of US-led international funding earlier this year."
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Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
“The president has worked to discredit and dismantle a free press since taking office, seizing control of the White House press pool, defunding public media, weakening government-funded outlets such as Voice of America,…”
‘Quiet, Piggy’ ‘Terrible Reporter’: President Trump Escalates Assault on Journalists
Trump’s attacks are part of a strategy against those whose job is to question him and his policies, especially women reporters.
pen.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“The president has worked to discredit and dismantle a free press since taking office, seizing control of the White House press pool, defunding public media, weakening government-funded outlets such as Voice of America,…”
"The campaign is spearheaded by Kremlin-owned media outlets like Sputnik and RT, officials say, describing an effort to stoke anti-American sentiment, especially in Mexico"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Russian Disinformation Comes to Mexico, Seeking to Rupture U.S. Ties
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"The campaign is spearheaded by Kremlin-owned media outlets like Sputnik and RT, officials say, describing an effort to stoke anti-American sentiment, especially in Mexico"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
“'Our frustrations with the U.S. and South Korean governments are growing over their suspensions of radio broadcasts'"
Decades-long efforts to provide uncensored foreign news to North Korea are facing setbacks.
News from outside disappears in North Korea
Decades-long efforts to provide uncensored foreign news into North Korea are facing setbacks now. Big government-funded broadcasters in the U.S. and South Korea have fallen silent one by one this year amid policy shifts in the countries.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
“'Our frustrations with the U.S. and South Korean governments are growing over their suspensions of radio broadcasts'"
Kari Lake, reporting on Lindell TV, about VOA.
Alleges pro-CCP news content, with no examples.
x.com/KariLakeWarR...
Alleges pro-CCP news content, with no examples.
x.com/KariLakeWarR...
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Kari Lake, reporting on Lindell TV, about VOA.
Alleges pro-CCP news content, with no examples.
x.com/KariLakeWarR...
Alleges pro-CCP news content, with no examples.
x.com/KariLakeWarR...
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
Why AP is standing for your right to speak freely
The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
(1/2) In this mostly nonsensical Twitter exchange, there was some actual news: The Radio Free Asia auction has ended (at least for now).
x.com/KariLake/sta...
x.com/KariLake/sta...
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
(1/2) In this mostly nonsensical Twitter exchange, there was some actual news: The Radio Free Asia auction has ended (at least for now).
x.com/KariLake/sta...
x.com/KariLake/sta...
The RFE/RL Hungarian section informing its audience that it ceased operations on November 21 "on the instructions of the U.S. Global Media Agency (USAGM)"
www.szabadeuropa.hu/a/utolso-koz...
www.szabadeuropa.hu/a/utolso-koz...
Közlemény
Tájékoztatjuk olvasóinkat, hogy az Egyesült Államok Globális Médiaügynöksége (USAGM) utasítására a Szabad Európa magyar szerkesztősége 2025. november 21-étől befejezi működését. Köszönjük a bizalmat, ...
www.szabadeuropa.hu
November 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The RFE/RL Hungarian section informing its audience that it ceased operations on November 21 "on the instructions of the U.S. Global Media Agency (USAGM)"
www.szabadeuropa.hu/a/utolso-koz...
www.szabadeuropa.hu/a/utolso-koz...
The entire story about the Radio Free Asia auction is yet to be revealed. But it seems that Kari Lake and others don't understand that starting bids are not necessarily the final sale price of items ...
www.foxnews.com/politics/us-...
www.foxnews.com/politics/us-...
US-backed foreign broadcaster selling pricy news gear for pennies on the dollar to ‘spite’ taxpayers
Congressman Darrell Issa calls Radio Free Asia's online equipment auction a betrayal after the broadcaster sells taxpayer-funded assets for pennies.
www.foxnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The entire story about the Radio Free Asia auction is yet to be revealed. But it seems that Kari Lake and others don't understand that starting bids are not necessarily the final sale price of items ...
www.foxnews.com/politics/us-...
www.foxnews.com/politics/us-...
Oh oh. Looks like incoming from the Kari Lake War Room ...
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Oh oh. Looks like incoming from the Kari Lake War Room ...
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
In a rare news release since Kari Lake seized control of USAGM, the "deputy chief executive" accuses Radio Free Asia, whose funding was cut off by the parent agency, of going rogue. www.usagm.gov/2025/11/21/u-s-...
U.S. Agency for Global Media Clamps Down on Grantee Rogue Behavior
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is setting the record straight after a wave of misleading press reports and troubling financial claims pushed out by its own federal grantee, Radio Free Asia (RFA). The grantee, funded entirely by hardworking American taxpayers, has launched into a series of reckless moves, auctioning off broadcast and technology equipment, cutting staff, and suddenly abandoning property. These actions are not just irresponsible, they have triggered serious national security concerns.
www.usagm.gov
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
In a rare news release since Kari Lake seized control of USAGM, the "deputy chief executive" accuses Radio Free Asia, whose funding was cut off by the parent agency, of going rogue. www.usagm.gov/2025/11/21/u-s-...
"restore Radio Free Asia’s (RFA) full funding and operations ...
"Provide dedicated funding for Voice of America and public
diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and
countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands"
"Provide dedicated funding for Voice of America and public
diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and
countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands"
In its report to Congress, the US China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) recommends “funding for VOA and public diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands.”
www.uscc.gov
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"restore Radio Free Asia’s (RFA) full funding and operations ...
"Provide dedicated funding for Voice of America and public
diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and
countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands"
"Provide dedicated funding for Voice of America and public
diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and
countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands"
"The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), an independent government agency that oversees RFE/RL, Voice of America, and other US-funded broadcasters, notified Congress on November 5, 2025, that it intended to terminate RFE/RL's Hungarian Service. The termination is effective November 21."
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), an independent government agency that oversees RFE/RL, Voice of America, and other US-funded broadcasters, notified Congress on November 5, 2025, that it intended to terminate RFE/RL's Hungarian Service. The termination is effective November 21."
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
“Anyone who wants to keep America first should keep Voice of America in business.”
Edward P. Joseph, Senior Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, warns that shutting down VOA creates a dangerous vacuum that hostile actors will fill.
Putting VOA last puts America at risk.
#SaveVOA
Edward P. Joseph, Senior Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, warns that shutting down VOA creates a dangerous vacuum that hostile actors will fill.
Putting VOA last puts America at risk.
#SaveVOA
Why Silencing VOA is a Self-inflicted Wound
Why Silencing VOA is a Self-inflicted Wound “Anyone who wants to keep America first should keep Voice of America in business.” Edward P. Joseph, Senior Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, warns that shutting down VOA creates a dangerous vacuum that hostile actors will fill. Putting VOA last puts America at risk. #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short
youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Anyone who wants to keep America first should keep Voice of America in business.”
Edward P. Joseph, Senior Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, warns that shutting down VOA creates a dangerous vacuum that hostile actors will fill.
Putting VOA last puts America at risk.
#SaveVOA
Edward P. Joseph, Senior Fellow at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, warns that shutting down VOA creates a dangerous vacuum that hostile actors will fill.
Putting VOA last puts America at risk.
#SaveVOA
Reposted by Kim Andrew Elliott
Former U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum says VOA was “an essential source of information for society, the government, and our embassy.”
Today, that voice is silent — while our competitors are broadcasting.
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Today, that voice is silent — while our competitors are broadcasting.
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Why the World Still Needs the Voice of America
Why the World Still Needs the Voice of America For decades, VOA opened windows to the world for millions living under censorship. Former U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum says VOA was “an essential source of information for society, the government, and our embassy.” Now that voice has been silenced and America’s global influence is paying the price. “Our competitors and adversaries are broadcasting. We’re not,” he warns. #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short
youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Former U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum says VOA was “an essential source of information for society, the government, and our embassy.”
Today, that voice is silent — while our competitors are broadcasting.
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Today, that voice is silent — while our competitors are broadcasting.
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
From Carr's letter: "I am therefore writing to each of you to determine whether the BBC provided either the video or audio of the spliced speech to NPR, PBS, or any other broadcaster regulated by the FCC for airing in the U.S."
www.breitbart.com/the-media/20...
www.breitbart.com/the-media/20...
Exclusive — FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Launches Probe into BBC for 'Intentionally Distorting' Trump Speech
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday sent a letter to executives of BBC, NPR, and PBS announcing that the agency has launched an investigation into the British public broadcaster's misleading edits ...
www.breitbart.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
From Carr's letter: "I am therefore writing to each of you to determine whether the BBC provided either the video or audio of the spliced speech to NPR, PBS, or any other broadcaster regulated by the FCC for airing in the U.S."
www.breitbart.com/the-media/20...
www.breitbart.com/the-media/20...
"Nomad TV's editorial leadership includes Anna Abakumova, a Russian journalist who previously worked for the state-funded network RT and is a close associate of Margarita Simonyan, one of the Kremlin's chief propagandists."
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"Nomad TV's editorial leadership includes Anna Abakumova, a Russian journalist who previously worked for the state-funded network RT and is a close associate of Margarita Simonyan, one of the Kremlin's chief propagandists."