Conclusion

Conclusion

Public media can play a vital role in meeting the future information needs of communities. That will require outside support in terms of more federal and philanthropic funding and regulatory and legislative action. But it will also take leadership on the part of the public broadcasting community to tear down barriers, open up to new non-profit information providers, embrace digital platforms, eliminate duplication and make the case for more resources. By building on existing strengths, replicating successful models, nurturing experimentation and developing leadership capacity, public broadcasting can transform itself into public service media that meet the needs of the American people. Then the words of E.B. White will be just as relevant and inspiring in the 21st century as they were more than four decades ago.

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