Talk:Voice of America

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= = Insertformulahere = = It would be interesting to know exactly *which* US law forbids VoA from broadcasting directly to US citizens...though not directly relevant, I suppose. --zztzed 23:18, 18 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Yes, which law forbids it, and why? Mark Richards 07:31, 19 Feb 2004 (UTC)

So I can't tune in with my radio? I live in Miami FL and i would like to listen to Radio Marti. Is Radio Mambi similar to Radio Marti? --Joel M. 03:55, Feb 19, 2005 (UTC)
I was able to find a live radio feed of Radio Marti at: http://www.martinoticias.com/radio.asp I will post it on the article. --Joel M. 04:13, Feb 19, 2005 (UTC)

This is from VOA's website (http://www.voanews.com/english/About/FastFacts.cfm): "Section 501 of the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 prohibits VOA from broadcasting into the United States."

VOA just began broadcasting in Somalia again.

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[edit] Bias

VOA was involved in white propaganda broadcasts. //

True? I suppose probably.

What about now? A "neutral" broadcast,except of the gov editorals?

ThomasK 18:13, Jan 26, 2005 (UTC)

The VOA does require news stories to be confirmed by at least two sources before broadcasting it, and the VOA does have journalism standards requiring integrity. Overseas sources rate VOA news as reliable, second only in importance to the BBC World Service. However, the VOA does make it clear that it is a government broadcasting station and it broadcasts editorials of the U.S. Government. --GABaker, 18:24, Jan 26, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] POV tag

This section of the article is primarily a running commentary about why the illegality of domestic broadcast of VOA is inevitable. Without citations this is really just conjecture. Although it may be possible, I would be willing to bet it would only pass after considerable debate and over fairly vocal opposition. I think many Americans perceive of the illegality of a government-run domestic media (as opposed to the more independent PBS and NPR) outlet as part of the balance of power. I think part of the goal is to avoid a propaganda machine or the appearance of a propaganda machine.

Much is valid here, such as the domestic broadcasting over the internet, but the opinion bit should go unless it can be backed up (if Congress, for example, were considering changes). --Aranae 07:55, 6 November 2005 (UTC)

Yup, very little of relevance here to actual VOA content. Section on laws governing VOA activity is about as NPOV as I am Martian. Needs a lot of work. 62.55.149.206 13:09, 8 November 2005 (UTC)
This appears to have been resolved. If there are no objections, I'm going to go ahead and remove the POV tag. -- Jonathansfox 04:57, 20 January 2006 (UTC)
I'm removing the POV template from the top of the post now. -- Jonathansfox 21:12, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Comparisons

Just an idle thought: A comparison of listnership might be more relevant than a comparison of output.--jrleighton 15:38, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] How many coups has VOA been involved with?

VOA website says: A trusted source of news and information since 1942!( but it does not say trusted by whom!).

But they forget to mention all the coups they have been involved with! And idea how many since 1942? Kiumars 21:37, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

It still doesn't mean it's not trusted! GABaker 21:02 4 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] VOA towers

There's a VOA tower in Mmadinare, Botswana. I was wondering where the other towers are. --nocturnal omnivorous canine 13:13, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Long Wave service

I used to pick up VOA on long wave at about 2000m in the 1950s to listen to "This is Music USA" I was certain it was being relayed from Frankfurt. 86.132.194.117 14:05, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] POV tag: Ethiopian service

Note that out of eighteen (non-distinct) references, only one (from www.oromoamerican.org) is from a source that is not pro-government. The rest are either from an Ethiopian Embassy web site, a pro-government web site or blog, Africa Intelligence (an unverifiable news source), or Annette Sheckler's article, which cannot be considered neutral. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Icollaborate (talk • contribs) 21:10, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

I don't think there is any dispute that Annette Sheckler was an employee of VOA. So there is no reason that she "cannot be considered neutral." Secondly, the "Africa Intelligence" website source is neutral and it is a subscription or you can pay money to access the website to read about the story. Therefore, i don't see how this article can be POV. Lastly, this is a crisis that is happening and many ethiopians still claim they can't hear voa due to the ongoing feud. So i am restoring the voa crisis information that was deleted. Ethiopiawit1 02:12 15 March 2008 (UTC)