Public Radio Station Forced to Call Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America”

A public radio station affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham has faced pressure to alter its programming, including a directive to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." Critics argue the move reflects political influence over editorial independence, raising concerns about institutional alignment with state-level political figures. The decision comes amid broader debates over media neutrality and institutional autonomy in the face of external pressures. The controversy highlights tensions between academic values and partisan expectations in public broadcasting.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is rolling over to Trump and his acolytes in the state, rather than stand up for editorial independence. The post Public Radio Station Forced to Call Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” appeared first on The Intercept.