NPR initially advised Ari Shapiro, a long-time gay host, to decline attending a corporate Pride event due to their ethics guidelines. The advice, sent in a group email that exposed the internal recommendation to many staff members, was questioned by Shapiro himself, as he had attended similar events before with management's approval. Following backlash and clarification from Shapiro, NPR quickly reversed its position, allowing him to attend the event. This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny and political pressures NPR faces related to its funding.
The guidance in our ethics handbook is to 'avoid appearances at private industry or corporate functions,' wrote Tony Cavin, NPR's managing editor for standards and practices.
Shapiro immediately questioned the recommendation, noting he had previously spoken at Pride events with the approval of management.
This decision was made shortly after the original email thread, NPR said, reversing course on whether Shapiro could attend the Pride event.
NPR has been under renewed threats from Republicans to eliminate its funding, highlighting the political pressures faced by public broadcasting.
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