Good Radio Shows, Inc. Kick-Off Celebration

Sunday, December 7, 2003

photos by Greg Johnston

Local Broadcast News and Local Democracy

Local Broadcast News and Local Democracy Taping: September 6, 2003, Good Radio Shows, Inc., along with KUNM and the New Mexico Media Literacy Project put on a panel program at Albuquerque Academy. The program featured media analysts and news professionals discussing the role local broadcast media play in informing citizens so they can participate in the democracy (ALL PANEL PHOTOS BY GREG JOHNSTON).

The Panel on Radio News included (from left) Bob McCannon of the New Mexico Media Literacy Project, Marcos Martinez of public radio KUNM, in Albuquerque, moderator Paul Ingles, Wally Dean of the Committee of Concerned Journalists and Jayne Bower of WWJ, Newsradio 950 in Detroit.

Before the taping: Moderator Paul Ingles (right) gives some instructions to (from left) Bob McCannon of the New Mexico Media Literacy Project, Anthony Wilson of ABCTV11 in Durham, Karen Foss from KSDK-TV in St.Louis, Marcos Martinez of public radio KUNM, in Albuquerque, Jayne Bower of WWJ, Newsradio 950 in Detroit and Wally Dean of the Committee of Concerned Journalists. Other photos below include Bob and Anthony on the TV News Panel, Wally and Karen on that same panel, Moderator Paul Ingles, the view from the crowd and the view on stage. Over 150 people attended the taping. The resulting program was made available to all public radio stations to broadcast. More information at www.paulingles.com/democracy.shtml.

Suzanne Kryder is the host of Peace Talks, the monthly public radio program about nonviolent conflict resolution and peacemaking. She's also a leadership coach and author. Information on her work outside of Peace Talks is available at www.kryder.org.