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Ombudsman's Report: May 2007
This report includes data from Jan. 12 - March 31, 2007.
Topics get their own folder/ category once there are more than 20 emails received concerning that particular issue. Just because a topic does not have a folder, does not mean the Office of the Ombudsman has not received questions/ concerns about the reporting.
Total Filed |
3,593 e-mails |
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Bias |
401 |
- Pro Rep |
(110) |
- Pro Dem |
(291) |
Campaigns |
26 |
- CAMERA |
(26) |
Corrections/ Accuracy |
311 |
- Grammar/ Diction |
(52) |
- Misc |
(259) |
General Inquiries |
119 |
Suggestions |
173 |
- Story Ideas |
(32) |
- Misc |
(141) |
Recurring Issues |
1213 |
- Libby Trial |
(87) |
- Ron Paul |
(56) |
- Imus |
(22) |
- Seized Sailors |
(31) |
- Ringling Bros Cruelty |
(21) |
- Dinesh Dsouza |
(26) |
- Bush Interview |
(78) |
- Valerie Plame coverage |
(43) |
- Obama Interview |
(33) |
- Pres Campaign/Candidates |
(92) |
- Pelosi coverage |
(28) |
- Iraq War |
(208) |
- Israel/ Palestine |
(312) |
- Immigration |
(72) |
- C-Pac, Coulter |
(49) |
- Walter Reed |
(31) |
- This American Life Show |
(24) |
Newscasts |
49 |
Letters of Appreciation |
41 |
Media Ethics Issues |
152 |
- Network Appearances |
(60) |
- On Air Violence |
(21) |
- Other |
(20) |
- Story Selection |
(31) |
- Usage of Expletives |
(20) |
Music |
96 |
NPR.org/ Technology |
43 |
- Podcasts |
(21) |
- Webpage |
(22) |
Ombudsman Column |
38 |
Hosts/Reporters |
101 |
Shows |
760 |
- ATC |
(106) |
- Day to Day |
(67) |
- Diane Rehm |
(36) |
- Fresh Air |
(113) |
- Morning Edition |
(191) |
- TOTN |
(127) |
- WeSat |
(89) |
- WeSun |
(31) |
Station Issues |
50 |
- Format Changes |
(21) |
- Forwards |
(29) |
Underwriting/ Funding |
20 |
Misc/Un-filed |
89 |
Total received: 3,682 non-spam, non-form emails from Jan 12- March 31, 07
Notes:
- - There has been a noticeable increase of complaints stating NPR has a Pro Israel bias, whereas before the level of complaints for both Pro Israel and Pro Palestine were closer in number.
- - Emails concerning the ombudsman columns are specifically asking why there no longer is one, as opposed to complaints about past columns.
- - This tally only counts email, but it is generally reflective of the concerns I receive daily via phone calls and postal mail.
Chantal de la Rionda
Office of the Ombudsman
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