Rich Lowry

Subsidizing state-backed media in an age of abundant independent publishing violates core principles of free-market competition and government neutrality. Rich breaks down how National Public Radio, despite long claiming to represent a nonpartisan public service, functions as an ideological echo chamber for progressive elites funded partly at taxpayer expense. Unpacking how a thriving ecosystem of podcasts, digital outlets, and streaming platforms makes government media subsidies completely obsolete, Rich explains why taxpayers should never be forced to underwrite partisan commentary or prop up media companies that are fully capable of sustaining themselves in the open marketplace. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!