To the Editor:
It is too bad that Rick Mellerup did not seem to watch the congressional hearings on TV regarding NPR, its CEO Katherine Maher and PBS before writing his totally incorrect column (“Privatization Could Ruin NPR, Weather Forecasting, US Parks,” 3/26). When I see any liberal’s code words (right-wing press, etc.) at the start of the column, I know immediately critical facts are omitted, and they sure were omitted by Mr. Mellerup.
First of all, Ms. Maher, under questioning, said it would be concerning if an allegation by a former staff writer was…
April 9, 2025
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