state broadcaster

Public media outlet

A state broadcaster is a television or radio network owned and operated by a national government.

The BBC, CBC, and NHK are state broadcasters.

The term often implies editorial independence from government control, distinguishing such organizations from state-run propaganda outlets: The state broadcaster faced criticism for its coverage of the protests.

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  • BBCBritish public broadcaster
  • PBSNon-profit educational broadcaster
  • NHKJapanese public broadcasting
  • CBCCanada's public broadcaster
  • propagandaBiased information for influence

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