In an interview with Katie Couric, PBS CEO Paula Kerger responded to accusations of left-wing bias following President Trump's executive order to withhold funding. Kerger stated her confusion over the criticisms from the White House and emphasized that PBS provides a range of perspectives in its coverage, including detailed reporting on controversial topics like the Covid-19 pandemic and Hunter Biden. She highlighted that feedback about bias comes from both political sides, asserting PBS's commitment to accurate and fair journalism.
Kerger expressed confusion over accusations of left-wing bias, emphasizing PBS's commitment to cover various perspectives, including extensive reporting on Covid-19 origins.
During the interview, Kerger addressed the claim of bias saying, 'We’ve covered extensively various theories, including the Wuhan lab theory,' highlighting PBS's diverse reporting.
Couric noted that the White House criticized PBS and NPR's reporting, indicating that the accusations stem from perceptions of left-wing propaganda in their coverage.
Kerger countered the notion of bias by stating, 'We get feedback that we’re biased from both sides,' indicating the complexity of media perceptions.
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