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The Documentary Podcast, The Global Jigsaw: The Trump effect on global media

The Documentary Podcast

The Global Jigsaw: The Trump effect on global media

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May 18, 2025

35 minutes

Available for over a year

We assess the damage to independent journalism globally by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as “the chainsaw approach” of the Trump istration. The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in court, they could have long-lasting implications for audiences around the world. Can the harm be undone?

Producer: Kriszta Satori

Presenter: Krassi Twigg

Contributors: Pascal Fletcher, Samia Hosny, Margaryta Maliukova, Andrey Vladov, Tom Lam, Sarbas Nazari, Moses Rono