Here's a prime example of the value of public radio. Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan was able to interact with a statewide audience on Michigan Radio in a discussion about the budget situation in Michigan. Public Radio offers a platform where civil discourse can take place without the time limitations created by commercial breaks on for profit stations.
"I enjoyed it," Gov. Snyder said after the hour-long conversation. "As many people know, I love town halls, the Q and A format. I would rather take questions than give a speech any day because I love the dialog and learn from the questions."
An Audio link to the program is here: http://news.michiganradio.org/post/conversation-michigan-governor-rick-snyder-audio
"I enjoyed it," Gov. Snyder said after the hour-long conversation. "As many people know, I love town halls, the Q and A format. I would rather take questions than give a speech any day because I love the dialog and learn from the questions."
An Audio link to the program is here: http://news.michiganradio.org/post/conversation-michigan-governor-rick-snyder-audio
