A Crisis in Grassroots Media: Local Outlets and Global Content
Channel: New America
Date: 14/06/2013

A Crisis in Grassroots Media: Local Outlets and Global Content
A "Beyond Mainstream Media" Event

Free Speech Radio News is a daily global news program that offers first-hand reports featuring an in-depth level of reporting that is rarely achieved by public or commercial journalism ... and for a fraction of the cost. Despite the value of this service, Free Speech Radio News is in the midst of a funding crisis that, without a major infusion of funds, will likely force operations to cease in coming months.  
 
Free Speech Radio News airs primarily on noncommercial, college, and community radio stations, like the full-power FM station WPFW in Washington, D.C.  The station is possible because of the work of hundreds of volunteers and a small staff.  WPFW responds to the information and cultural needs of local listeners by providing services like Free Speech Radio News.  
 
How can in-depth, community-responsive media be sustained?  What is the role of the government, particularly the FCC, in protecting this non-commercial service?
 
Featured Speakers 
Catherine Komp
Producer, Senior Editor, Free Speech Radio News

http://newamerica.net/events/2013/story_of_wpfw_and_grassroots_media
 
Alice Ollstein
D.C. Correspondent, Free Speech Radio News
 
Moderator
Mark Lloyd
Director, Media Policy Initiative, New America Foundation

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