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Glenn Greenwald on the “adversarial force” of a free press
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The outspoken journalist also accuses NPR of becoming “boring and impotent” by avoiding controversy.
Quick Takes
Thursday roundup: NPR responds to Greenwald; Sex in the Wild charms columnist
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Plus: The legal fight over podcasting takes an odd turn, and Kai Ryssdal takes the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Quick Takes
Wednesday roundup: Antiques Roadshow lands million-dollar appraisal; more radio stations eyeing mergers
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Plus: Greenwald criticizes NPR, First Look Media scales back plans, and CPB’s Theriault talks local journalism.
Programs/Content
Omidyar and Greenwald’s new journalism venture will be incorporated nonprofit
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First Look Media, a new journalism organization backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and headed by former Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald, will include a 501(c)3 nonprofit as part of its structure. The company, announced in June with $250 million in promised capital from Omidyar, will comprise several entities, including a for-profit division dedicated to exploring new media technologies. According to a Dec. 19 announcement, the still-unnamed nonprofit-journalism side of the company will create a digital publication. Funds from the technology wing will support the journalism, which will retain editorial independence.