OLLI- Is Public Radio Still Alive and Well and Needed?
OLLI- Is Public Radio Still Alive and Well and Needed?
With the continued changes in news coverage and consumption in this country, from print media to social media feeds, You-Tube videos, and tweets - what is the future for public radio? KUAF General Manager, Leah Wood and News Director, Kyle Kellams, will explore the ways in which public radio is positioned to help fill the gap of local journalism with the decline of hometown newspapers.
Learn how public radio is transforming media in becoming a leader for inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and in amplifying voices and lived experiences that public radio has historically excluded. Discover how public radio is on the forefront of media in the 21st century and how it’s changing the narrative about who is a public radio listener and how this news source can lead the way in reflecting our communities in the 21st century.