Vivian Schiller

Vivian Schiller is the former CEO of National Public Radio (NPR), known for her leadership in public media and her advocacy for journalism free from federal funding influence. In a recent appearance on MSNBC, she expressed optimism about NPR's future following the loss of federal funding, viewing it as an opportunity to reset the outlet's governance structure. Schiller has long argued that the mix of journalism and federal funding poses risks to journalistic integrity, and she emphasized the need for community and philanthropic support for local journalism.