Ellen P. Goodman Rutgers University School of Law

12 Nov. 2009

What is public media’s purpose given:

Public Broadcasting Act of 1967

“foster delivery of public telecommunications services;”

Access

Public Broadcasting Act of 1967

“that constitute a source of alternative services for all, and that serve as valuable local community resources through outreach;”

Outreach

Public Broadcasting Act of 1967

“that are responsive to local and general interests, expressing diversity and excellence , involving creative risks, and addressing the needs of unserved and underserved audiences, particularly children and minorities.”

Service

Public media mission

Case for public media

Case against public media

Some aspirations

Public media functions

Create

Curate

PRX

Connect

Structural Reforms