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

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

PRX

Connect

Structural Reforms