The Trump effect on global media

The Global Jigsaw

• Episode: The Trump effect on global media
• Website: The Global Jigsaw
• Feed URL: https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/w13xtvrk.rss
• Duration: 00:34:19
• Published: 2025-05-08 15:15

We assess the damage to independent journalism globally by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as “the chainsaw approach” of the Trump administration. The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in court, they could have long-lasting implications for audiences around the world. Can the harm be undone?

Producer: Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg Contributors: Pascal Fletcher, Samia Hosny, Margaryta Maliukova, Andrey Vladov, Tom Lam, Sarbas Nazari, Moses Rono