Former NPR CEO John Lansing Dies at 67

John Lansing, the former CEO of NPR and chief of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, passed away at 67 at his home in Wisconsin. His tenure at NPR was marked by challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and financial crises, during which he emphasized journalistic integrity and diversity. Lansing was known for modernizing USAGM and advocating for press freedom, significantly increasing the agency's global audience. His leadership left a lasting impact on public broadcasting, as highlighted by NPR's current CEO Katherine Maher and other industry figures. Lansing had recently retired in March 2023, after steering NPR through critical global events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine. His commitment to public service and journalism will be remembered across the media landscape.