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Usha Chaudhary, Vance Serchuk Join RFE/RL’s Board of Directors
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is pleased to welcome Usha Chaudhary and Vance Serchuk to its Board of Directors.
Briefly… Radio Farda’s New Podcast Explores The “Trauma Of The Forced Hijab”
RFE/RL Video Producer Parisa Sohbati on Radio Farda’s new podcast, “Vida.”
RFE/RL Marks One Year of New Offices in Riga and Vilnius
January 12 marks the first anniversary of the opening of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Riga office.
Is RFE/RL U.S. propaganda?
RFE/RL provides uncensored, trusted local news, often acting as a public broadcaster. RFE/RL’s editorial decisions are separated from U.S. political interference by law so that our audience’s needs always drive…
Why should U.S. taxpayers pay for this?
A free press allows people to make informed choices about their future. By contributing to media freedom in autocratic societies and emerging democracies, RFE/RL is supporting the long-term development and…
Isn’t this dangerous? How does RFE/RL keep our reporters safe?
In many countries RFE/RL journalists knowingly work at tremendous risk. They are often harassed, threatened, physically assaulted, or detained in connection with their professional activities. In Ukraine, our reporters are…
Isn’t RFE/RL funded by the CIA?
RFE/RL is funded by the U.S. Congress through a grant from the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and has had no connection to the CIA for over fifty…
Is this still necessary? Isn’t the Cold War over?
In a world of disinformation and polarization, RFE/RL’s mission is critical to allowing people to make informed decisions about their futures. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine exemplifies why our mission…
How does RFE/RL reach people?
Despite our Cold War history, today’s RFE/RL is digital-first. We reach our audiences where they are. In some countries, like Afghanistan, radio remains an important tool. In others, we have…
If the U.S. government funds RFE/RL, how can it be independent and unbiased?
An essential guarantee of RFE/RL’s journalistic credibility is the “firewall” enshrined in the enabling legislation of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the U.S. International Broadcasting Act. The firewall…