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Ground Truth Project, Global Post and Media Funding
An investigation into the Ground Truth Project reveals its ties to Global Post and funding from major organizations like the Ford and Kaiser Family Foundations. The project aims to train a new generation of foreign correspondents but is scrutinized for its "media partners" including NPR, PBS, and RYOT News. The hosts describe RYOT News as a non-serious organization run by "hipsters."
Ground Truth Project, Global Post Funding Sources
The Global Post is supported by the "Ground Truth Project," which receives funding from major organizations including the Ford Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. CEO Philip Balboni, a veteran media executive with ties to the Hearst Corporation and NECN, oversees these partnerships. This high-level financial backing contrasts with the "rinky-dink" appearance of the Global Post's public-facing news operations.
The hosts conclude the episode as the late hour in California and early morning in the UK converge. Adam Curry discusses his flight plans to Holland, navigating storm fronts over the North Sea. They look forward to a potential meeting in Amsterdam in the coming weeks, depending on family schedules and theater projects, before delivering their traditional sign-off.
