Objects in Mirror: April 7, 2011 Archive

Bill Kling: Public broadcasting is a vital public service

Posted at 4:01 PM on April 7, 2011 by Julia Schrenkler

APM | MPR CEO Bill Kling wrote an editorial for The Hill, a congressional newspaper that publishes daily when Congress is in session. Kling writes that Public broadcasting is a vital public service,

Public media is America's best friend. It is Congress's best friend. It reaches the people who, on every level of our society, from ordinary voters to community leaders to corporate CEOs, make the decisions in this country.

He explains the challenges - including attacks and the need for attentive support - that public media faces. Read his full statement and share the editorial or add your comments.