NYPR's President Talks Layoffs, Other Cuts

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 13, 2023

New York Public Radio recently laid off about 6% of its staff. LaFontaine Oliver, president and CEO of New York Public Radio, talks about the layoffs and other podcast cuts, the state of the budget and the organization's priorities moving forward.

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