Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor criticized GOP-led hearing on NPR's bias issues, suggesting lawmakers' criticism of journalists supports American enemies. The hearing was sparked by whistleblower Uri Berliner's resignation after criticizing NPR's liberal bias issues.
Key Points
Rep. Kathy Castor questioned the patriotism of Republicans criticizing NPR
Whistleblower Uri Berliner criticized NPR's coverage of various issues
NPR CEO Katherine Maher's left-wing opinions have faced scrutiny
Longtime NPR editor resigned after exposing liberal bias at the station
Pros
Shedding light on bias issues within NPR
Promoting freedom of speech and media criticism
Cons
Potential division among lawmakers and media outlets
Accusations of playing into the hands of American enemies