RIAS Berlin: A case study of a cold war broadcast operation
Titel:
RIAS Berlin: A case study of a cold war broadcast operation
Auteur:
Browne, Don R.
Verschenen in:
Journal of broadcasting & electronic media
Paginering:
Jaargang 10 (1966) nr. 2 pagina's 119-135
Jaar:
1966
Inhoud:
When a government operation is given all the money it asks for without question from the Congress, it means either that (a) it would be political suicide to turn them down, (b) that the national security is at stake, (c) that somebody goofed or that the Congress is past its normal adjournment date, or (d) that the operation is doing an outstanding job. When this situation arises several years in a row, and everyone insists that the fourth reason is the correct one, then it must be a very unusual operation. During the 20 years of its existence, RIAS (Radio in the American Sector of Berlin) often smoothly sailed through budget hearings at the same time that its parent State Department was receiving the roughest sort of Congressional treatment. The story of RIAS is a fascinating one, following as it does every twist and turn in the relationships between the USA and the USSR over the problem of Berlin. The techniques employed by this station, and its relationships with its nominal superiors, offer food for thought not only to those interested in psychological warfare and propaganda, but to all those who are looking for ways to reach a target audience with a broadcast facility.
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