David Folkenflik
Coverage of David Folkenflik in the Nexus archive.
- European leaders will meet in Luxemburg to consider Ukraine's bid to join the EU
European leaders will meet in Luxemburg to discuss Ukraine's application for European Union membership. NPR's David Folkenflik interviewed Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations regarding the meetings.
- NPR offering staff buyouts after receiving $113 million in charitable gifts
NPR is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees due to a budget gap of $8 million, despite receiving $113 million in charitable gifts last month. The outlet is seeking up to 30 staffers to accept the buyout by May 26. Layoffs could take place if not enough staffers take a buyout.
- Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached
Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder of the Ballmer Group, donated $80 million to NPR to support digital innovation. The donation comes after Trump and Congress cut public media funding, though it remains a fraction of NPR's annual budget, and the money has conditions that may lead to job cuts.