Laura Walker

President, New York Public Radio

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President and chief executive of New York Public Radio, which includes WNYC and classical music station WQXR

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In the 1990's, Big Bird, Kermit and all their friends saved Bill Moyers, Frontline and the rest of public broadcasting from Republican budget cuts.

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In the 1990's, Big Bird, Kermit and all their friends saved Bill Moyers, Frontline and the rest of public broadcasting from Republican budget cuts.

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