Vivian Schiller
@vivianschiller.bsky.social
Am as proud of this project as anything I have even been involved with at @aspeninstitute.bsky.social. HUGE thank you to @pivotalventures.bsky.social Please spread the word. We want amazing applicants!
September 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Am as proud of this project as anything I have even been involved with at @aspeninstitute.bsky.social. HUGE thank you to @pivotalventures.bsky.social Please spread the word. We want amazing applicants!
Big win for journalism.
Noel Clarke loses libel case against Guardian over sexual misconduct investigation
Noel Clarke loses libel case against Guardian over sexual misconduct investigation
High court rejects actor’s claim that accusations against him by more than 20 women were false and part of a conspiracy
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Big win for journalism.
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Republicans who voted to eliminate all federal support for NPR, PBS & their member stations may or may not know how much their own constituents stand to lose. Former NPR President & CEO @vivianschiller.bsky.social joins me at 10a ET on why they should be aware of the magnitude of their vote. #Velshi
July 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Republicans who voted to eliminate all federal support for NPR, PBS & their member stations may or may not know how much their own constituents stand to lose. Former NPR President & CEO @vivianschiller.bsky.social joins me at 10a ET on why they should be aware of the magnitude of their vote. #Velshi
I talked about the publc radio cuts on MSNBC this morning. Now that the deed is done, it's time to turn the page and reimagine a governance system without federal funding and the bureaucractic Corporation for Public Braodcasting. We can come out of this stronger, and we will.
“These cuts to public media are going to be hardest hit in rural communities and disproportionately in red states where news deserts are vast” @vivianschiller.bsky.social on the “devastating” impact of cutting federal funds to areas that rely heavily on public broadcasting.
July 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I talked about the publc radio cuts on MSNBC this morning. Now that the deed is done, it's time to turn the page and reimagine a governance system without federal funding and the bureaucractic Corporation for Public Braodcasting. We can come out of this stronger, and we will.
Indeed! A Joan or two would be a lifeline to NPR/public radio and allow the system to develop a new, more resilience govenrance system - without a Corporaton for Public Broadcasting in the way. Always listen to Bill.
In 2003, Joan Kroc (widow to the McDonald’s executive) bequeathed to NPR around $230 million. It transformed the network.
Which of our many billionaires would like to be remembered the way Joan Kroc is today?
Step right up! Don’t be shy!
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
Which of our many billionaires would like to be remembered the way Joan Kroc is today?
Step right up! Don’t be shy!
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
‘Are you sitting down?’ The windfall that transformed NPR 20 years ago.
In 2003, McDonald’s heiress Joan B. Kroc bequeathed more than $200 million to NPR. This is the impact of the record-breaking gift over the past 20 years.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Indeed! A Joan or two would be a lifeline to NPR/public radio and allow the system to develop a new, more resilience govenrance system - without a Corporaton for Public Broadcasting in the way. Always listen to Bill.
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So much going on in this text, which was written — we could also say "lived" — by NPR's media reporter. The most important in my view are these words from a former CEO of NPR, Vivian Schiller.
"Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias."
"Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias."
How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era -- my analysis for NPR.
www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era
"It will test every single shred of creativity we have to continue to try to serve our mission," says one public media executive, as Congress ends federal funding for public broadcasting.
www.npr.org
July 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So much going on in this text, which was written — we could also say "lived" — by NPR's media reporter. The most important in my view are these words from a former CEO of NPR, Vivian Schiller.
"Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias."
"Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias."
NPR is one of the world’s great news organizations. Accusations of bias are unwarranted and the cuts will harm smaller stations in red and blue states alike. THAT SAID I've long believed journalism + gov't funding is a toxic brew. Let's build a new and healthy model for public radio.
July 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NPR is one of the world’s great news organizations. Accusations of bias are unwarranted and the cuts will harm smaller stations in red and blue states alike. THAT SAID I've long believed journalism + gov't funding is a toxic brew. Let's build a new and healthy model for public radio.
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This is astounding — with huge implications for the years ahead:
Solar + storage is now $104 per MWh in Las Vegas or similar regions for nearly 100% clean firm power. There is no way new nuclear can compete with this. Even new gas plants will struggle and that is assuming access to cheap gas over the life-cycle of the plant, which is kind of a crazy gamble TBH.
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep
Batteries are now cheap enough to make 24/7 solar power affordable, unlocking round-the-clock clean energy in the world’s sunniest cities.
electrek.co
June 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This is astounding — with huge implications for the years ahead:
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At #RSAC this spring, @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined @craignewmark.bsky.social raignewmark.bsky.social#ZeroDayay co-creator Michael Schmidt, and Wondros president Kiersten E. Todt for a session on cyber messages that mobilize.
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
June 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
At #RSAC this spring, @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined @craignewmark.bsky.social raignewmark.bsky.social#ZeroDayay co-creator Michael Schmidt, and Wondros president Kiersten E. Todt for a session on cyber messages that mobilize.
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
@theguardian.com has offered all of news media a big gift today: a new messaging tool with unprecedented security to safely communicate with sources. Source code open to ALL news orgnizations. www.theguardian.com/membership/2...
In a dangerous era for journalism – a powerful new tool to help protect sources
Today, the Guardian, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, launches Secure Messaging, a world-first from a media organisation
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
@theguardian.com has offered all of news media a big gift today: a new messaging tool with unprecedented security to safely communicate with sources. Source code open to ALL news orgnizations. www.theguardian.com/membership/2...
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Would encourage everyone trying to draw the parallels between Terry Moran's deleted tweet and Ed Murrow actually watch the Ed Murrow broadcast on Joe McCarthy -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMgo...
Edward R. Murrow - A Report on Senator Joseph R. McCarthy
YouTube video by K D
www.youtube.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Would encourage everyone trying to draw the parallels between Terry Moran's deleted tweet and Ed Murrow actually watch the Ed Murrow broadcast on Joe McCarthy -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMgo...
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never let anybody tell u that evil does not exist
Kristi Noem has been working with the producer of “Duck Dynasty” to pitch a reality TV show—titled “The American”—where immigrants will compete in a string of challenges across the country “for the honor of fast-tracking their way to U.S. citizenship,” according to a new report.
Noem Plots Reality Show Where Migrants Fight for Citizenship
A Homeland Security official told the Daily Beast that the show is in the early stages of vetting, though approval has not been given—or denied.
www.thedailybeast.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
never let anybody tell u that evil does not exist
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Local PBS and NPR stations serve communities across the US. In some areas, they're the only available news source. Now, Trump is trying to defund them, turning an essential public good into a culture war target. Former President and CEO of NPR @vivianschiller.bsky.social joins me at 10a ET. #Velshi
May 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Local PBS and NPR stations serve communities across the US. In some areas, they're the only available news source. Now, Trump is trying to defund them, turning an essential public good into a culture war target. Former President and CEO of NPR @vivianschiller.bsky.social joins me at 10a ET. #Velshi
Brilliant cover. Congrats to all on the observers new day.
The new Observer has gone to press.
Buy your copy, available across the country, tomorrow morning.
observer.co.uk/print
Buy your copy, available across the country, tomorrow morning.
observer.co.uk/print
April 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Brilliant cover. Congrats to all on the observers new day.
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Chris Krebs is America’s next profile in courage. The entire nation should support this honorable and courageous fellow citizen.
April 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Chris Krebs is America’s next profile in courage. The entire nation should support this honorable and courageous fellow citizen.
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Working with Chris Krebs and getting to know his wife Emily and their family has been one of the great honors of my life. The attack against their family should be condemned by all.
I have written a post about what is happening to them here: www.linkedin.com/posts/alexst...
I have written a post about what is happening to them here: www.linkedin.com/posts/alexst...
Exclusive | Former Trump Official Targeted With Government Probe Vows to… | Alex Stamos
*The following is a message from Alex and Katie Stamos and does not represent any company or organization*
Working with Chris Krebs and getting to know his wife Emily and their five children has been...
www.linkedin.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Working with Chris Krebs and getting to know his wife Emily and their family has been one of the great honors of my life. The attack against their family should be condemned by all.
I have written a post about what is happening to them here: www.linkedin.com/posts/alexst...
I have written a post about what is happening to them here: www.linkedin.com/posts/alexst...
Brave and principled response by @thekrebscycle.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Former Trump Official Targeted With Government Probe Vows to Fight
Chris Krebs, the top cybersecurity official in Trump’s first term, resigned from his private-sector job
www.wsj.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Brave and principled response by @thekrebscycle.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
This is devestating news. John was a force of nature, a true believer, and a helluva good time. I can't believe he's gone and wish we could have found a way to keep him with us.
My heart is broken. We have lost John Thornton, cofounder of Texas Tribune and the American Journalism Project, who brought generosity, energy, wisdom, humor, and openness to his crusade to save journalism and with it democracy.
www.theajp.org/news-insight...
www.theajp.org/news-insight...
A tribute to John Thornton, venture capitalist and local journalism pioneer - American Journalism Project
www.theajp.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This is devestating news. John was a force of nature, a true believer, and a helluva good time. I can't believe he's gone and wish we could have found a way to keep him with us.
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The claim that the destruction of essential civilizational institutions is being done in the name of the Jews is itself a form of antisemitism—cultural vandalism carried out in our name.
That, my friends, is rank bullshit.
That, my friends, is rank bullshit.
April 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The claim that the destruction of essential civilizational institutions is being done in the name of the Jews is itself a form of antisemitism—cultural vandalism carried out in our name.
That, my friends, is rank bullshit.
That, my friends, is rank bullshit.
Oh thank god. @darthbluesky.bsky.social is back.
March 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Oh thank god. @darthbluesky.bsky.social is back.
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A sad day for Columbia and for our democracy. "Additionally the school believed there was considerable overlap between needed campus changes and Trump’s demands" has got to be one of the most depressing sentences ever written.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Exclusive | Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding
Columbia’s agreement is a significant moment in the intensifying battle between Trump and elite universities.
www.wsj.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A sad day for Columbia and for our democracy. "Additionally the school believed there was considerable overlap between needed campus changes and Trump’s demands" has got to be one of the most depressing sentences ever written.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
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Duterte lands at The Hague while @mariaressa.bsky.social lands the cover of @rollingstone.com. Justice is still possible in this world. #HoldTheLine
March 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Duterte lands at The Hague while @mariaressa.bsky.social lands the cover of @rollingstone.com. Justice is still possible in this world. #HoldTheLine
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The White House press pool is a "public forum" for First Amendment purposes, and the exclusion of the Associated Press is unconstitutional discrimination on the basis of viewpoint. Here's the brief we filed late yesterday. knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...
Knight Institute Urges Court to Restore AP to White House Press Pool
knightcolumbia.org
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The White House press pool is a "public forum" for First Amendment purposes, and the exclusion of the Associated Press is unconstitutional discrimination on the basis of viewpoint. Here's the brief we filed late yesterday. knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...