Is Public Radio Still Alive and Well...and Needed?
Lecture (1 session) | This program has been canceled
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.
This class will meet in person at KUAF, located at 9 S. School Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
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KUAF, 9 S. School Ave., Fay
Leigh Wood
Leigh Wood has been the General Manager of KUAF for the last four years. Previously, she was KUAF's Membership Director and has previous experience working with non-profit organizations like Heifer International and with other public radio stations, such as KUT in Austin.
Kyle Kellams
Kyle Kellams is KUAF's News Director and has hosted and produced stories for Ozarks at Large for the past 33 years.