The Carnegie Commission's vision of local television aimed to meet educational and civic needs, fostering community and connection during a transformative media landscape.
As public media faces criticism and funding threats, the legacy of the Carnegie Commission underscores the importance of community-focused journalism in a polarized era.
Historically, public media shaped culture and informed citizens, but today's fragmented media landscape emphasizes personal biases over shared community experiences.
Social media's algorithms reinforce individual beliefs, eroding public norms and shifting the role of public media away from connecting communities to entertaining specific audiences.
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