National Press Club

NPC Luncheon: Vivian Schiller

March 07, 2011

Photo Credit: NPR CEO Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations at a March 7 luncheon at the National Press Club. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Sam Hurd
Photo Credit: NPR CEO Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations at a March 7 luncheon at the National Press Club. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Sam Hurd
Photo Credit: NPR CEO Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations at a March 7 luncheon at the National Press Club. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Sam Hurd
Photo Credit: NPR CEO Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations at a March 7 luncheon at the National Press Club. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Sam Hurd
Photo Credit: NPR CEO Vivian Schiller talked about National Public Radio's vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR's member stations at a March 7 luncheon at the National Press Club. She also presented her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Sam Hurd
Photo Credit: National Public Radio CEO, Vivian Schiller addresses a National Press Club luncheon, March 7th, 2011. Citing ongoing coverage of the Big Branch Mine Disaster in West Virginia, and the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti, Ms Schiller made the point that NPR's news coverage is the "opposite of parachute journalism." Noel St. John
Photo Credit: National Public Radio CEO, Vivian Schiller addresses a National Press Club luncheon, March 7th, 2011. Ms. Schiller stated that because of the investment the audience has made in public radio, NPR receives the majority of funding from the listeners. Ms. Schiller further stated that sixty-nine percent oppose cuts to public radio funding. Noel St. John
Photo Credit: National Public Radio CEO, Vivian Schiller addresses a National Press Club luncheon, March 7th, 2011. In her opening comments, Ms. Schiller lauded NPR's far reaching ability to cover global events with bureau coverage in 17 overseas locations. Noel St. John
Photo Credit: National Public Radio CEO, Vivian Schiller addresses a National Press Club luncheon, March 7th, 2011. Ms. Schiller stated that because of the investment the audience has made in public radio, NPR receives the majority of funding from the listeners. Ms. Schiller further stated that sixty-nine percent oppose cuts to public radio funding. Noel St. John