CPBS Chairman Tomlinson resigns

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In summary, the conversation discusses the upcoming report from CPB Inspector General Kenneth Konz, who investigated a Republican's activities at PBS and their involvement in checking for liberal bias. The speakers express their interest in seeing the report and discuss the notion of PBS being a neutral media outlet despite its inherent liberal bend. They also mention the changing political climate and how it may affect the perception of PBS and NPR.
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I wonder what the Inspector Generals report says?

Tomlinson, a Republican, quit shortly before CPB Inspector General Kenneth Konz was to publish a report after investigating his activities, including paying outside researchers to check public programing for liberal bias.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051104/pl_nm/media_usa_broadcasting_dc_3 [Broken]
 
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I'll be interested in seeing the report when it comes out. PBS carries an assumption of neutrality, but it is still a media outlet. You can't just assume a media outlet isn't liberal because it is public and non-profit - it's still a media outlet. There is an inherrent liberal bend to its existence.

PBS is better than average - that's for sure. But it's still a media outlet and it is still liberal.
 
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russ_watters said:
I'll be interested in seeing the report when it comes out. PBS carries an assumption of neutrality, but it is still a media outlet. You can't just assume a media outlet isn't liberal because it is public and non-profit - it's still a media outlet. There is an inherrent liberal bend to its existence.
PBS is better than average - that's for sure. But it's still a media outlet and it is still liberal.
An opinion is a matter of perspective.

PBS and NPR haven't changed. It just seems that way because the mainstream has become so much more conservative.
 

1. What is CPBS and who is Chairman Tomlinson?

CPBS stands for Corporation for Public Broadcasting and is a private, non-profit corporation that oversees public television and radio in the United States. Chairman Tomlinson was the former chairman of CPBS who recently resigned from his position.

2. Why did Chairman Tomlinson resign from CPBS?

Chairman Tomlinson resigned from CPBS following allegations of misconduct and violation of the organization's rules and procedures. These allegations included interfering with editorial content and hiring consultants without proper authorization.

3. How long was Chairman Tomlinson in his position at CPBS?

Chairman Tomlinson served as the chairman of CPBS for approximately three years, from September 2003 to November 2006.

4. What impact did Chairman Tomlinson's resignation have on CPBS?

Chairman Tomlinson's resignation had a significant impact on CPBS as it caused a disruption in leadership and raised concerns about the organization's integrity and independence. It also led to investigations and reforms within CPBS to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.

5. Who will replace Chairman Tomlinson as the new CPBS chairman?

The current CPBS chairman is Timothy J. Ryan, who has been in this position since 2019. The board of directors of CPBS is responsible for selecting and appointing a new chairman, and the process may involve nominations and voting among the members.

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