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Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is still not an Equal Opportunity Employer

July 16, 2013

Commentary RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY IS STILL NOT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER by Mario Corti It…

I’m Not Afraid of Voice of America News in the U.S., But . . .

July 16, 2013

I’m Not Afraid of Voice of America News in the U.S., But . . . a commentary by…

Russia Today reported on Obama statement on Zimmerman verdict before Voice of America, put VOA story coverage to shame

July 15, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Russia’s state-funded multimedia news and opinion outlet Russia Today reported on President Obama’s statement on…

The Schizophrenia By-Product: Gridlock – International Broadcasting Bureau – Can It Get Any Worse? Yes It Can! – Information War Lost

July 13, 2013

The Schizophrenia By-Product: Gridlock – International Broadcasting Bureau – Can It Get Any Worse? Yes It Can! –…

The Thomas Affair at Voice of America – employee concerns with VOA English news and website ignored by Director and OIG

July 11, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) Director David Ensor and Executive Editor Steve Redisch had refused to…

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The Thomas Affair at Voice of America – Ted Lipien

July 11, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Ted Lipien, a former Voice of America (VOA) acting Associate Director in charge of VOA…

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When a “Private Blogger” Isn’t

July 11, 2013

When a “Private Blogger” Isn’t – International Broadcasting Bureau – The Standard For Dysfunctional and Defunct in the Federal Government…

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The Thomas Affair at Voice of America – BBG Governor Susan McCue and Governor Victor Ashe

July 10, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Agency sources have shared with us summaries of some of the comments Broadcasting Board of…

The Thomas Affair at Voice of America – BBG Watch

July 10, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) Director David Ensor and Executive Editor Steve Redisch had refused to…

The Thomas Affair at Voice of America – the Union

July 10, 2013

This commentary was published by the American Federation of Government Employees, AFGE Local 1812, the union representing the…

Personnel news from inside BBG, IBB, VOA and RFE/RL as reported and commented on by sources

July 10, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary CFO BBG Watch has learned that Leslie Hyland has been hired as the new Chief…

Facebook Likes for Voice of America and Russia Today 7 Top News: 122 – 4,539 – July 9, AM – VOA vs. BBC: 122 – 10,357

July 9, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch has compared Tuesday morning Washington, DC time the number of Facebook “Likes” (same…

Tweets for Voice of America and Al Jazeera 7 Top English News: 143 – 810, July 9, AM ET

July 9, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary, BBG Watch has compared Tuesday morning Washington, DC time the number of Tweets for top…

International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Conflicted – Supporting Freedom and Democracy? What Kind?

July 9, 2013

International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Conflicted – Supporting Freedom and Democracy? What Kind? by The…

When a plane crashes in US, web audiences abroad go to Al Jazeera, BBC, Russia Today – not Voice of America

July 7, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary When a South Korean airliner crash-landed at the San Francisco International Airport, Al Jazeera, BBC…

Egypt explodes, Voice of America English news nowhere to be seen on social media, VOA director goes on vacation

July 6, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch has learned that Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) members are having a difficult…

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Proud of It! – Self-Flagellation

July 5, 2013

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Proud of It! – Self-Flagellation by The Federalist …

43 to 1 – Voice of America beaten by Al Jazeera on Morsi ouster news story in social media engagement on the web

July 5, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary English is America’s official language, but critics charge that news collection and reporting by the…

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‘LET THEM EAT ICE CREAM’ on 4th of July – media freedom journalists suffer injustice, humiliation and hardships under IBB

July 4, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary “While in Miami the lives of many honest, hardworking people are utterly destroyed, here in…

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American journalist still fuming over Voice of America official’s attempt to ban him from the UN is part of a much bigger problem for BBG

July 4, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary When U.S Government officials try to ban journalists, deprive them of work or defame them,…

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A day late, BBG Media Highlights include a critical Columbia Journalism Review article on Voice of America

July 3, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) officials included today in BBG Media Highlights a Columbia Journalism Review…

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Beyond Rehabilitation – Embracing The Totalitarian Model

July 2, 2013

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Beyond Rehabilitation – Embracing The Totalitarian Model by The…

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Not Getting Any Better – Failure Compounded

July 2, 2013

EDITOR’S NOTE: BBG Watch strongly supports the concept of all BBG programs fully paid for by American taxpayers…

Employee union of U.S. international broadcasters comments on a Congressional hearing, calls for trimming bureaucracy

July 1, 2013

The union representing Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) employees, AFGE Local 1812, commented on the June 26th hearing…

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Mission impossible: should Voice of America do news or public diplomacy?

July 1, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Gary Thomas, a former Voice of America (VOA) journalist, published a significant analysis and opinion…

Aspen Ideas Festival kept VOA Director Ensor from dealing with crisis in Cambodia

July 1, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary An agency source told BBG Watch that Voice of America (VOA) Director David Ensor was…

Tara Sonenshine – Broadcasting Board of Governors is in urgent need of reform

June 28, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary In an emailed farewell note, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs…

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Congressional Panel Criticizes Management of US International Broadcasting, VOA reports

June 27, 2013

Congressional Panel Criticizes Management of US International Broadcasting Cindy Saine, Voice of America June 26, 2013 CAPITOL HILL…

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Governor Victor Ashe welcomes House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Broadcasting Board of Governors

June 27, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member Victor Ashe welcomed the House Foreign Affairs Committee…

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U.S. Rep. Engel: Voice of America was instrumental during the Cold War and is instrumental now

June 27, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary In his opening statement at the House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, “Broadcasting Board of…

Radio Jittery – RFE/RL’s Kevin Klose interviewed by Zygmunt Dzieciolowski

June 25, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary A UK-based media freedom organization openDemocracy published an interview with Radio Free Europe / Radio…

Radio Jittery – RFE/RL's Kevin Klose interviewed by Zygmunt Dzieciolowski

June 25, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary A UK-based media freedom organization openDemocracy published an interview with Radio Free Europe / Radio…

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Definitely Out of Order – “Considering The Changing Landscape”

June 25, 2013

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Definitely Out of Order – “Considering…

Is America Losing Its Voice? by David Hyatt – The Answer is “Yes”

June 25, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary David Hyatt is a former Voice of America (VOA) bureau chief in Bangkok covering…

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Is America Losing Its Voice? by David Hyatt – The Answer is "Yes"

June 25, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary David Hyatt is a former Voice of America (VOA) bureau chief in Bangkok covering Southeast…

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and (Still) Out of Order – The Numbers Game Redux

June 25, 2013

by The Federalist Such a gift, these guys. We now have a new Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG)…

On Snowden and other news, foreigners get America’s story in English from Al Jazeera and Russia Today, not from Voice of America

June 25, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary When it comes to almost any major international news story, even those originating in the…

On Snowden and other news, foreigners get America's story in English from Al Jazeera and Russia Today, not from Voice of America

June 25, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary When it comes to almost any major international news story, even those originating in the…

Still under discredited IBB management team, BBG listed among six agencies good employees should avoid

June 21, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary The latest Best Places to Work in the Federal Government snapshot by the Partnership for…

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BBG Governor Ashe receives Glasnost Award in Russia

June 21, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary In Moscow, Russian human rights activists presented today Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member, former…

BBG Press Release: BBG Broadcasters Earn Record-Breaking Audience Topping 200 Million A Week Worldwide

June 20, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) journalists are indeed doing an outstanding job under very difficult…

Radio Liberty and other independent journalists in Russia want BBG Governor Ashe to stay

June 18, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary When former Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) executives fired them without any warning,…

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Voice of America English website posts a one-sided report on Turkey

June 17, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary The U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) English news website has posted Sunday a one-sided…

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Broadcasting Board of Governors – Information War Lost – Dysfunctional, Defunct and Generally Out of Order – For Every Measure

June 16, 2013

by The Federalist On Thursday, June 13, 2013 the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) held a “digital innovation expo”…

Al Jazeera, Russia Today, U.S. International Broadcasting — which will be “A Voice of the Voiceless”?

June 15, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Two media articles caught our eye this weekend. “Al Jazeera America Pitches Cable On Plan…

Al Jazeera, Russia Today, U.S. International Broadcasting — which will be "A Voice of the Voiceless"?

June 15, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Two media articles caught our eye this weekend. “Al Jazeera America Pitches Cable On Plan…

Unaccountable bureaucrats

June 2, 2013

The union representing Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) federal employees posted a commentary on the agency’s unaccountable bureacracy.…

Award-winning Czech filmmaker to do a documentary on discrimination of RFE/RL foreign employees

May 31, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary Anna Karapetian, a journalist from Armenia fired by RFE/RL without a right to appeal. This…

What's behind resignation of BBG's Michael Lynton

May 27, 2013

BBG Watch Commentary The resignation of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) Interim Presiding Governor Michael Lynton was…