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6856235223 |
Type of Project |
ESSAY |
Writer Level |
PHD VERIFIED |
Format |
APA |
Academic Sources |
10 |
Page Count |
3-12 PAGES |
I’m working on a communications question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
In 1961, the incoming chairman of the FCC gave a powerful speech to the National Association of Broadcasters. That speech — titled “The Vast Wasteland” — remains one of the most important speeches about television, media, and the public interest. Listen to or read the full text of “The Vast Wasteland,” below and answer all of the questions.
https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/newtonmi…
How does Minow define “the public interest”?
Why does he characterize network television programming (at that time) as a “vast wasteland”?
What does he have to say about local broadcasting in particular?
Is Minow arguing for governmental control (and against for-profit broadcasting)? Why or why not?
Minow offers a number of solutions to the problems he identifies. Discuss two of those possible solutions
How does Minow define “the public interest”?
Why does he characterize network television programming (at that time) as a “vast wasteland”?
What does he have to say about local broadcasting in particular?
Is Minow arguing for governmental control (and against for-profit broadcasting)? Why or why not?
Minow offers a number of solutions to the problems he identifies. Discuss two of those possible solutions
I’m working on a communications question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
In 1961, the incoming chairman of the FCC gave a powerful speech to the National Association of Broadcasters. That speech — titled “The Vast Wasteland” — remains one of the most important speeches about television, media, and the public interest. Listen to or read the full text of “The Vast Wasteland,” below and answer all of the questions.