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.”
Larry Irving was appointed board chair for PBS, succeeding Donald A. Baer.
Created in the wake of the Atlanta shootings, “Where Y’all Really From” became the station’s fastest-growing podcast.
Agnew most recently worked as executive director for Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
Martino was previously director of content at KRWG Public Media.
Research “was designed to cultivate a listening audience that would support the network financially. This strategy has, in turn, informed how NPR conceives of, and pursues, its ideal Latinx listener.”
Alcindor has been a political contributor for NBC News and MSNBC since 2016.
Julian Green most recently worked as PD for the University of Minnesota’s student-run radio station.
WETA in Washington, D.C., is restructuring operations of two PBS news programs under its subsidiary.
“Sometimes we decide not to ask questions when we’re afraid of what the answer may be. I suspect that may be the case when it comes to why people of color leave the industry.”
“Eat Your Heartland Out” creator Capri Cafaro sees conversations about food as a way to emphasize what we have in common.