New WBFO Public Affairs Show

[TheBigA]

I often read complaints that radio stations don't serve the public anymore, and don't do enough local public affairs programs. In the wake of the shooting last May, WBFO has started a new local public affairs show that will focus on what they call "marginalized communities."

WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities

WBFO's "Buffalo, What's Next?" opens up broader conversations about race, equity and discrimination in the region.

current.org

 

[tbolt909]

I often read complaints that radio stations don't serve the public anymore, and don't do enough local public affairs programs. In the wake of the shooting last May, WBFO has started a new local public affairs show that will focus on what they call "marginalized communities."

WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities

WBFO's "Buffalo, What's Next?" opens up broader conversations about race, equity and discrimination in the region.

current.org

This is not new. The local NPR station there has been airing this program since May. They are making an effort to shine some light on important social issues.

I doubt that any of their Corporate Commercial counterpart stations are doing any "public service" (except maybe at 5am Sunday)...

 

[ckg279]

On a different note, yesterday(12/27)the Buffalo Toronto Public Media HQ suffered a burst sprinkler system that caused significant damage through the facility. It didn't affect operations on the radio or TV side that badly; that said, as WBFO's Twitter feed noted, "you may hear familiar voices at odd times on Morning Edition or All Things Considered."

 

[SirRoxalot]

On a different note, yesterday(12/27)the Buffalo Toronto Public Media HQ suffered a burst sprinkler system that caused significant damage through the facility. It didn't affect operations on the radio or TV side that badly; that said, as WBFO's Twitter feed noted, "you may hear familiar voices at odd times on Morning Edition or All Things Considered."

Oh, no, that means even MORE begging for dollars. BTW, it's not uncommon to "hear familiar voices at odd times" on any station during a snow emergency and driving bans.