From The Future of Civic Engagement in a Broadband-Enabled World, a symposium hosted by the MIT Center for Future Civic Media in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission's Broadband Initiative (broadband.gov).

Public media has always played a critical role in our democracy, informing citizens, leading our public conversation, and fostering civic engagement. However, broadband presents an historic opportunity for public media to reach even greater heights. This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities for the 21st century digital public media ecosystem.

Moderator: Jake Shapiro, Public Radio Exchange

Panelists:

• Robert Bole, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
• Sue Schardt, The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)
• Marita Rivero, WGBH-Boston
• Kinsey Wilson, National Public Radio