System/Policy
Why ‘Bowling Alone’ falls short as a framework for civic engagement
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Before embracing Robert Putnam’s research on social capital, stations should look to more inclusive models for building civic engagement.
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Before embracing Robert Putnam’s research on social capital, stations should look to more inclusive models for building civic engagement.
A Paragon webinar on “Join or Die” encouraged stations to become “better caretakers of their communities.”
The marquee program for the initiative is “Philly D.A.,” an eight-part series about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff’s plan to address community issues.
The station will commission and broadcast recordings of works by composers from underrepresented communities.
Schupak joined the station in 2003 and has held several executive-level positions.
HD Radio may not have met high expectations in the industry, but some station leaders still see value in its capacity to expand services.
“The mix of public media messages that I’m needed, but only to a hierarchical point, is a confounding conundrum.”
The grant will create a “unique opportunity to learn from each other and to help and support each other,” said WBGO CEO Steve Williams.
The commission didn’t give public broadcasters everything they wanted, but a Jan. 19 decision paves the way for implementing distributed transmission systems that will aid ATSC 3 rollouts.
Terwelp comes from Aspen Public Radio, where she is executive director.
The workforce of broadcast engineers is reaching retirement age, and far fewer skilled young people are waiting in the wings to take on their roles.
Beryl Harold most recently worked for the Westchester Community Opportunity Program.