Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty: The Promise of the New Czech Satellite

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Patricia Lynch, a former United States ambassador to various African countries and personal friend to Mrs. Nixon, discusses Radio Free Europe in Prague. After briefly relating the history of RFE, Lynch explains the necessity of maintaining the program after the cold war?s conclusion lies in the need to address the undemocratic governments that remain in Central Europe. She addresses issues such as target audiences, language barriers, and budgeting problems. During the questioning session she addresses topics such as budget cuts, propaganda, the origins of RFE and Clinton?s role in the program.