Steve Kapus

Steve Kapus is the President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), a media organization that delivers news and information to audiences in countries where press freedom is restricted. Under his leadership, RFE/RL has focused on countering misinformation and providing factual reporting, reaching nearly 47 million people weekly. Kapus has been a vocal advocate for the importance of independent journalism, particularly in the context of recent funding challenges from the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Following a recent court ruling in favor of RFE/RL regarding funding disputes, he emphasized the significance of this legal victory for the continuation of the organization's mission to promote free speech and combat authoritarian propaganda.