RFERL head discusses the news outlet's future following funding cuts

By Leila Fadel

Published March 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty President and CEO Steve Capus about the news outlet's future following Trump administration funding cuts.

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