David Folkenflick
NPR correspondent and media reporter who covered the Voice of America story and provides reporting on the judge's ruling and Kari Lake's actions.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 5min
Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran Voice of America, mass layoffs void
David Folkenflick, NPR correspondent who covered the Voice of America story, explains a federal judge's ruling that Kari Lake lacked authority over VOA. He walks through the attempted layoffs, funding and contract cuts, and efforts to dismantle sister networks. He also outlines Lake's appeal plans and the hurdles to reversing the damage.
