Beyond Global Waves dives into the dynamic world of International Media and Broadcasting, bringing listeners the latest news, trends, and innovations shaping the global communication landscape. Each episode uncovers inspiring stories from industry leaders, explores cutting-edge technologies in broadcasting, and highlights the challenges and triumphs of delivering media across borders. Whether you’re interested in the future of AM (Medium Wave) Radio, Shortwave’s enduring impact, Satellite, TV, Streaming or how new technologies are reshaping Global Media delivery, Beyond Global Waves offers a fresh and insightful perspective on how anyone can stay connected to Global News and Information.
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Beyond Global Waves dives into the dynamic world of International Media and Broadcasting, bringing listeners the latest news, trends, and innovations shaping the global communication landscape. Each episode uncovers inspiring stories from industry leaders, explores cutting-edge technologies in broadcasting, and highlights the challenges and triumphs of delivering media across borders. Whether you’re interested in the future of AM (Medium Wave) Radio, Shortwave’s enduring impact, Satellite, TV, Streaming or how new technologies are reshaping Global Media delivery, Beyond Global Waves offers a fresh and insightful perspective on how anyone can stay connected to Global News and Information.
VOA Silenced: Trump Orders Historic Shutdown of US Global Broadcaster
Beyond Global Waves
12 minutes 35 seconds
7 months ago
VOA Silenced: Trump Orders Historic Shutdown of US Global Broadcaster
NEXUS International Broadcasting Association NEXUS International Broadcasting Association Beyond Global WavesThe Voice of America (VOA), a cornerstone of US international broadcasting for 83 years, faced an abrupt cessation of operations on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, following an executive order by President Donald Trump. This order led to the placement of over 1,300 VOA employees on administrative leave, effectively silencing a media broadcaster operating in nearly 50 languages. The executive action targeted VOA's parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and included the termination of funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia, news services crucial for providing information in countries with restricted media access. VOA Director Michael Abramowitz expressed deep sadness at the silencing of an institution that played a vital role in the fight for freedom and democracy, while press freedom advocates decried the move as undermining America's commitment to an independent press. Kari Lake, a Trump loyalist nominated to lead VOA, had previously described USAGM as 'not salvageable' and aimed to minimise its operations.
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Beyond Global Waves
Beyond Global Waves dives into the dynamic world of International Media and Broadcasting, bringing listeners the latest news, trends, and innovations shaping the global communication landscape. Each episode uncovers inspiring stories from industry leaders, explores cutting-edge technologies in broadcasting, and highlights the challenges and triumphs of delivering media across borders. Whether you’re interested in the future of AM (Medium Wave) Radio, Shortwave’s enduring impact, Satellite, TV, Streaming or how new technologies are reshaping Global Media delivery, Beyond Global Waves offers a fresh and insightful perspective on how anyone can stay connected to Global News and Information.
