NPR CEO Katherine Maher Admits Coverage Error in Hunter Biden Laptop Story

During a congressional hearing, NPR CEO Katherine Maher admitted the organization mishandled its coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story, acknowledging they should have reported on it more aggressively. Her comments came in response to intense questioning from Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accused NPR of bias and called for defunding the outlet. Maher, who took over as CEO in 2024, stated that NPR must work to provide balanced journalism, reflecting on past missteps that included a perceived lack of seriousness regarding the laptop allegations. Former NPR editor Uri Berliner had previously criticized the organization for its editorial decisions during the 2020 election, which Maher’s admission corroborates. The hearing highlighted broader concerns about media bias and the funding of publicly funded broadcasters. Maher faced scrutiny over her past social media comments, admitting regret for some of her views expressed during the previous election cycle.