Battle for the soul of the Voice of America

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Two top officials at the Voice of America resigned this week, as a candidate backed by US President Donald Trump prepares to take control of VOA and other federally-funded US media outlets. David Ensor, former VOA head, talks with host Marco Werman about what lies ahead for taxpayer-funded media outlet.

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