Understanding the Debate: Media Bias, Public Trust, and the Role of Public Broadcasting
Event's siteUnderstanding the Debate: Media Bias, Public Trust, and the Role of Public Broadcasting
A Virtual Convening | 90 Minutes
Tuesday, August 26 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
In an age of deep polarization and growing media skepticism, public broadcasting faces both renewed scrutiny and urgent relevance. This interactive session will explore the spectrum of arguments for and against publicly funded media—addressing concerns around bias, accountability, and audience trust.
Facilitated by communication scholar, Martín Carcasson, this 90-minute convening blends lecture, dialogue, and audience engagement to illuminate the role public media can play in strengthening democracy and civic life. Participants will be invited to ask questions, share insights, and reflect on their own relationship to public media.
Speakers include:
- Martín Carcasson, Director, Center for Public Deliberation, Colorado State University
- Joanna Kail, CEO, Wyoming PBS
- Amanda Mountain, President and CEO, Rocky Mountain Public Media
- Amber Coté, Sr. Director, Statewide Civic Engagement, Rocky Mountain Public Media
Join Rocky Mountain PBS, Wyoming PBS, and the Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University as we unpack the challenges—and make the case—for public broadcasting as a trusted, community-rooted source in a divided media landscape.
Date
August 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm to August 26, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Location
DirectionsSchedule
- 6:00 PMWebinar begins
- 7:30 PMWebinar ends
What to know
- Zoom LinkPlease register to have the Zoom Webinar link emailed to you.