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The U.S. Agency for Global Media is an independent federal agency that seeks to inform, engage and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy.
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) today released its detailed Fiscal Year 2020 budget request, seeking $628 million to support key U.S. foreign policy goals, maximize impact and continue modernization initiatives while accommodating current spending constraints. Read More
John Lansing
When the breach of conduct was brought to my attention, I asked that those deemed responsible for the segment’s production and broadcast be immediately placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation into their apparent misconduct. A comprehensive human resources investigation of the incident is now complete.
Facebook users in Uganda experienced a suspiciously-timed power outage across the country as they tuned in to watch a highly-anticipated discussion between Ugandan lawmaker Bobi Wine and Ugandan Ambassador Mull Sebujja Katende on VOA's Straight Talk Africa. Read More
The USAGM Broadcasting Board of Governors will meet to conduct board business, review activities of the agency and discuss programming and initiatives of the five networks. More information will be made available here. Read More
Every week, more than 345 million listeners, viewers and internet users around the world turn on, tune in and log onto U.S. international broadcasting programs. The day-to-day broadcasting activities are carried out by the individual USAGM international broadcasters.
“Many media programs have dealt with ISIS using various methods. However, the new documentary series, “Delusional Paradise” adopts a unique, extremely sensitive line by focusing on the “living victims” who have lost loved ones and family members to ISIS’s violence.”
Waleed Barkasyieh for Almodon.com
