Vast Common Good
About the Episode
PBS and FCC Chairman Emeritus Newton Minow recounts the history of public television's origins and charts our path from a "Vast Wasteland" to the future of a civic-conscious American discourse.
Aired:
01/02/15
| Expires: | Runtime: 27m 54s
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Extras
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Teacher, teacher...
Randi Weingarten discusses the difficulties faced by teachers and schools.28:19 -
Excellent Sheep...or Snakes?
William Deresiewicz elaborates on his critique of the Ivy League and higher education.26:36 -
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A Writer's Workshop
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A People's Platform
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The Black Republicans
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