Archive - Arming for the War We're In

Part I: Why we have the Voice of America

Recalling the realization that delivering factual news & information was a matter of national security

8 hrs ago •

Appointing Kari Lake as VOA Director?

Barriers to prevent obvious politicization exist, but they can be overcome

Dec 12 •

Why do we still have VOA, RFE/RL, and the other broadcasters under USAGM?

That's a good question when you don't understand "telling America's story" means

Dec 5 •

November 2024

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September 2024

Losing sight of the forest because of a few trees

Some details in the "Clarifications Needed" post distracted some readers, so let me clarify the missed-information about the 2014/2015 bills to remake…

Sep 30 •

Clarifications are needed

When well-meaning academic reporting becomes misinformation

Sep 26 •

You are a discerning reader...

...and I thank you

Sep 25 •

Two examples of disinformation, one of great comms, plus a still relevant observation

Things found rummaging through old presentations last week (looking for something I never did find)

Sep 17 •

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