Refocusing Public Media in the Digital Age

Public media, or public broadcasting, is sometimes conflated with government-run media. But the mandate of public media is not simply as a a mouthpiece for the state, but to provide a shared space of discussion for the people. Furthermore, Sally-Ann Wilson of the Public Media Alliance argues that in times of crisis, public media stands out as a credible sources of news and information. She speaks to us about the principles of public broadcasting, and whether public media organizations are adapting quickly enough in an increasingly digital landscape. Image Credit: Ben STANSALL / AFPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.