Uri Berliner is an American journalist, most notably known for his long career as a senior editor and reporter at National Public Radio (NPR) and for his public criticism of the organization's editorial practices. In April 2024, Berliner authored an essay published in The Free Press titled "I've Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here's How We Lost America's Trust." In the essay, he alleged a pervasive liberal bias within NPR's newsroom, a lack of viewpoint diversity among its staff, and a failure to adequately represent a broad spectrum of American perspectives, particularly concerning political and social issues.
Berliner's essay sparked significant national debate about media impartiality, journalistic ethics, and the role of public broadcasting. Following the publication of his criticisms, Berliner was suspended without pay by NPR. He subsequently resigned from the organization, stating that he could not work in an environment where "facts are contested or where there is retaliation for raising issues." His actions and the ensuing controversy led to widespread discussion across various media outlets and drew responses from NPR's leadership and other figures in journalism.