Jefferson, Joia Smith, Kwasi Nnamdi, Kojo Marshall, Pleura Cooke, Fred Lashley, Marilyn Jarvik, Laurence

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Episode Number: 081292Reviewing the local history and future of black broadcasting in television and radio. A media lobbyist and communications attorney offer their perspectives on an upcoming change in FCC regulations would permit the monopolization of the market and could force black and minority stations off the air. The panel also discusses the shortcomings of public broadcasting in its current state due to lack of funding and having to remain competitive with commercial broadcasters. They also consider if the BBC could serve as a model for the United States to create effective public programming.

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WHUT-TV (Howard University Television)

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Digital Commonwealth