Wisconsin Radio Network Acknowledges Editing of Biden Interview At Campaign’s Request

Wisconsin Radio Network Admits to Editing Biden Interview at Campaign’s Request

In a surprising turn of events, a Wisconsin radio network has admitted to editing out portions of an interview with President Joe Biden at the request of his re-election campaign. Civic Media, the network in question, stated that they agreed to remove two segments from the interview conducted on “The Earl Ingram Show” before it aired last week.

One of the edited-out portions focused on Biden’s claims about diversity in his administration, with the president stating that he had more Black individuals in his administration than all of his predecessors combined. Another omitted segment referred to former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments about the Central Park Five.

Civic Media acknowledged that the decision to edit the interview was a mistake and did not align with journalistic standards. CEO Sage Weil emphasized the importance of learning from this incident to rebuild trust with their audience.

This revelation comes amidst reports that other radio hosts, including Andrea Lawful-Sanders, were given questions to ask Biden by his campaign aides. The Biden administration’s analysis indicated that nearly half of White House staff identified as racially or ethnically diverse.

The Biden campaign has not specifically addressed the editing of the interview, with a spokesperson stating that hosts were free to choose the questions and segments they deemed most informative for their audience.

This controversy raises questions about journalistic integrity and the influence of political campaigns on media content. As the story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and ethical reporting in the media industry.