Stories by David Folkenflik

David Folkenflik

David Folkenflik

Media Correspondent, NPR News

Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial
By David Folkenflik

Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial

David Folkenflik | Apr 18, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC
U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated Tegna's stations into its own operations ahead of an antitrust trial.
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
By David Folkenflik
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
David Folkenflik | Apr 16, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC
Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who led network to new heights, has died
By David Folkenflik
Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who led network to new heights, has died
David Folkenflik | Apr 15, 2026, 4:19 PM UTC
2 local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in
By David Folkenflik
2 local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in
David Folkenflik | Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC