# Wikimedia Foundation on The No Agenda Show Wikimedia Foundation comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2013 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** February 2013 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Catherine Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-maher.md), [Council On Foreign Relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [Wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Atlantic Council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlantic-council.md), [Dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [Form 990](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/form-990.md), [Fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [Hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Wikipedia Funding and Intelligence Operation Allegations - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 1:41:18–1:44:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/wikipedia-funding-and-intelligence-operation-allegations.md The hosts discuss the Wikimedia Foundation's 2023 revenue of $245 million, claiming it acts as a "slush fund" for DEI initiatives and intelligence operations. They contrast Wikipedia's funding model with their own "Value for Value" system. A brief clip also mocks the term "Chrismukkah" used in a PBS report. Keywords: [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [wikimedia foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikimedia-foundation.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [slush fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slush-fund.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), chrismukkah ### Catherine Maher NPR CEO Appointment, Wikimedia and Spook Background - **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-18 - **Time:** 16:58–26:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/catherine-maher-npr-ceo-appointment-wikimedia-and-spook-background.md Catherine Maher, the new CEO of NPR, faces scrutiny over her extensive background with globalist organizations including the Wikimedia Foundation, the Atlantic Council, and the World Bank. Her resume includes a stint at HSBC during a major money-laundering scandal and roles within the U.S. Department of State. Critics point to her past TED Talk comments regarding "shared truths" as evidence of a progressive bias that aligns with intelligence community interests. Keywords: [catherine maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-maher.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [wikimedia foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikimedia-foundation.md), signal foundation, [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md) ### NPR Appoints Catherine Maher as New CEO - **Episode:** [1628: Bad Rap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-25 - **Time:** 5:07–6:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap/chapter/npr-appoints-catherine-maher-as-new-ceo.md National Public Radio (NPR) named Catherine Maher as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Lansing. Maher previously served as the executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation and held positions at the Atlantic Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. Her extensive background in non-profits and international policy boards has led to speculation regarding the influence of the intelligence community on public broadcasting leadership. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [catherine maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-maher.md), [wikimedia foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikimedia-foundation.md), [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [atlantic council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlantic-council.md) ### Wikimedia Foundation Revenue, NPR Business Model Comparison - **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-03 - **Time:** 44:39–49:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/wikimedia-foundation-revenue-npr-business-model-comparison.md An NPR interview with Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director Sue Gardner reveals that Wikipedia's annual winter campaign generated up to $2.7 million per day. The discussion compares Wikipedia's "underwriting" model to NPR's, noting the high salaries of foundation executives despite the content being produced by unpaid volunteers. The foundation's Form 990 filings are cited to verify financial claims. Keywords: [wikimedia foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikimedia-foundation.md), sue gardner, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [form 990](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/form-990.md) ### Wikimedia Financial Transparency, Advertising Stance - **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-03 - **Time:** 52:02–54:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/wikimedia-financial-transparency-advertising-stance.md Sue Gardner clarifies that the Wikimedia Foundation has no plans to introduce advertising on Wikipedia, viewing it only as a last resort to prevent a shutdown. The hosts review the foundation's 2010-2011 financial reports, noting $27 million in income and $5.5 million spent on salaries, while questioning the "underwriting" terminology used by public radio. Keywords: [wikimedia foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikimedia-foundation.md), sue gardner, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwriting.md), financial reporting --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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