80: Audiences, Flexibility, And The Future Of Public Broadcasting – Featuring Guest Susi Elkins

This episode, we are joined by a very special guest: Susi Elkins, director of broadcasting and general manager at WKAR Public Media in East Lansing, Michigan. As station manager, she oversees all of the station's programming including original content and production, as well as partnerships across all of WKAR's broadcasting platforms. During her 25 years at WKAR, Susi has learned a thing or two about flexibility. Not only does she identify programming to match the diverse needs of thousands of audience members across ages and backgrounds, but she produces and curates content that propels the station forward. How can we balance the needs of our audiences and our own organizations so that we all win? We chat with Susi about a broad range of topics, from the growth of women in broadcasting to the importance of flexibility in broadcasting. Susi also discusses how WKAR went from producing content in an in-studio, team environment to creating content at home overnight, and what the future of WKAR and public broadcasting might look like down the line. Grab your cocktail and tune in for this can't-miss guest episode.