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Uri Berliner
Uri Berliner is a contributing editor at The Free Press.
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How the Knicks Saved New York—and Me
Uri Berliner was a teenager the last time the Knicks won the NBA championship. Now, having just turned 70, he reflects on what the team means to New…
Uri Berliner
I Hated Novak Djokovic. Now I’m Rooting for Him.
He was the player tennis fans loved to hate. But as he competes at the US Open for his 25th Grand Slam, I'll be there cheering on the greatest in…
Uri Berliner
Happy Independence Day, NPR
The Senate just voted to cut federal funding for the news organization I worked at for 25 years. It only has itself to blame.
Uri Berliner
The American Dream Died by Suicide
It’s easy to blame globalization, but the working class was pummeled by home prices, healthcare costs, and higher-education expenses.
Uri Berliner
Uri Berliner: NPR Should Refuse to Take Federal Funds
The broadcaster needs to stop pretending it’s a network for all of America, and become the progressive institution it truly wants to be.
Uri Berliner
Uri Berliner: What Congress Should Ask NPR’s Chief
If public radio wants to keep getting taxpayer money, my old boss should be asked some tough questions.
Uri Berliner
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