July 21, 2017

Dear NPR,

Thank you so much for your fantastic network of shows and programs which has enriched me through my childhood and adulthood. NPR has been a staple in my household ever since I could remember. My father would have the latest news on the channel when he would pick me up from pre-school, my mother would listen to various programs regarding the arts, and my sister and I would constantly listen to local programming as well as Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. I’ve been a member for years and have contributed time and money to the local and national efforts of NPR and their locally affiliated stations.

However, there is evidence that you no longer represent someone like me. Whether you like his opinion or not, Milo Yiannopoulos is on many best seller book lists and is being discussed in circles wide around the world. From a business and personal standpoint I applaud WNPR for interviewing Milo and I deeply criticize the decision of failing to meet the stated agreement regarding airtime. I wanted to double check before writing this letter that NPR had not published the interview and confirmed as such (links below). My ask of NPR is to answer the question “Why?” Why has NPR not aired this interview despite alleged deadlines? I disagree to the point that you, NPR, have moved me to action.

I know that NPR’s response has been that WNPR is a local station and they have autonomy with their productions, but NPR is the parent company and needs to take action. This is censorship, plain and simple.

We have a problem in today’s society. Journalism has become tainted by a narrative and we need to correct the issue. It is preventing our public, specifically our college-aged public, to educate themselves via mainstream media outlets. I always upheld the belief NPR was a great source of information and now I have the evidence it is fast becoming one for censorship. This is unacceptable.

Journalism happens to be in my blood. My Great Uncle was a journalist during World War II and went on to help start UN’s broadcasting network post war. My first “grown-up” job out of college was working for a business intelligence publication company. My roommates during college were editing the large university newspaper. Some of my favorite films are All The President’s Men and Spotlight. I love the truth and I love the process of discovering the truth. I have been thirsty for some real journalism. There has been a shift that has occurred in our country and our world. I do not believe it is accurately being covered by the establishment media, including you.

I can only assume that NPR’s leadership was aware of the interview due to so much controversy around it. Hell, the book is called Dangerous. This means that leadership was also aware of the censorship that occurred post-production. If leadership was NOT aware of this interview, then I would also be concerned about the leadership within NPR because that means that leadership has their heads stuck in the sand. It’s a lose-lose situation no matter which way you look at it. Help me understand how I could be mistaken with this assumption.

It’s clear that the market has a need. NPR has given me a wealth of education and I find it ironic that I now use this to offset the bias narrative I’m tired of hearing. I want facts and I want to create my own opinion from said facts. Without the full picture, you are dumbing down your audience. I know NPR listeners and I don’t think they would take kindly to this, if they understood the full picture.

So with that, I invite you to follow Telescreen Media. For those that understand the reference, it is not lost on them. I’ll be focused on business forensics, media/tech, feminism, and fashion in the White House. Us ladies have style, ya know.

For the intern or gateway NPR employee that is reading this email, I suggest you watch the Milo interview yourself. Gain your own opinion. It’s an insightful interview.

As Milo says himself “maybe women will be next.” I look forward to taking away some of your market share. See you in the funny papers.

Sincerely,

“Emmanuel Goldstein”

Telescreen Media

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