The Establishment of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG):

The book "The Establishment of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG)" by Murendehle M. Juwayeyi offers a comprehensive analysis of the reasons that led to the founding of the BBG, as well as the associated changes in U.S. government policy regarding international broadcasting entities. It examines how the government transitioned from direct editorial control to a policy of professional independence after the end of the Cold War. The study highlights the uniqueness of the BBG firewall, particularly in comparison to earlier institutions such as the USIA and the BIB, which operated during the Cold War. Additionally, it considers the legal dimension of whether the government was obligated to grant professional independence to broadcasting entities through the establishment of the BBG. Finally, it discusses how lawmakers intended to shape the firewall to protect the credibility and independence of the broadcasting entities.