Steve Herman
Steve Herman is a seasoned journalist currently serving as the chief national correspondent for Voice of America (VOA). With extensive experience covering significant global events, he has been a prominent voice in advocating for press freedom and the importance of independent journalism. Recently, he was in the news for voicing concerns about the potential shutdown of VOA, emphasizing the detrimental long-term effects such a move could have on the United States' global influence and moral authority.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 22,034 | $2,700,000 | 876$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,881 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 3 | 99,795,684 | 41,180 | $2,802,000 | 934$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Uruguay:
Steve Herman is a former VOA bureau chief who argues that the silencing of news services is detrimental to North Koreans.
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Venezuela:
Steve Herman is a former VOA bureau chief who argues that the silencing of news services is detrimental to North Koreans.
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United Kingdom:
Steve Herman is a former VOA bureau chief who argues that the cuts to broadcasting have silenced a vital source of information for North Koreans.
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Taiwan:
Steve Herman describes the drive to shut down VOA and other media bodies as a 'constitutional emergency.'
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Kazakhstan:
Steve Herman reported on social media that the return of Voice of America employees to work is unlikely.
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Estonia:
Steve Herman is the chief correspondent who reported on the Justice Department's communication about VOA.
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United States:
Steve Herman, the VOA chief national correspondent, highlighted the challenges of bringing VOA back online after the shutdown.
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United Kingdom:
Steve Herman described the drive to shut down VOA as a 'constitutional emergency'.
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United States:
VOA’s sidelined chief national correspondent Steve Herman said the shutdown of VOA was unlawful.
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