NPR CEO declines invite to hearing on bias allegations

Katherine Maher, the new CEO of Web Summit, delivers her closing remarks on center stage at the Web Summit technology conference, in Lisbon, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.  According to organizers, more than 70,000 people from all over the world attended the four-day conference. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Katherine Maher, the new CEO of Web Summit, delivers her closing remarks on center stage at the Web Summit technology conference, in Lisbon, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. According to organizers, more than 70,000 people from all over the world attended the four-day conference. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
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Katherine Maher, who became the CEO of National Public Radio (NPR) in March, has turned down an invitation from House Republicans to testify before Congress this week regarding claims of left-wing bias at her network.

NPR issued a statement saying that its board of directors had a previously scheduled meeting on Wednesday, the day the hearing will take place on Capitol Hill. It stressed that Maher would be open to testifying at a future date.

“This meeting will be Maher’s first opportunity to review and consult with the Board on the challenges and opportunities facing the organization, including a strategy to lead NPR forward in fulfilling its public service mission to serve all of America,” the statement said.

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