
Truth to Tell: The Local Media Crisis

December 3, 2007
In this next edition of Truth to Tell's occasional discussions on the media, Andy Driscoll and Lynnell Mickelsen talk with local media observers about the damage broadcast and print media have done to drive citizens away from real news and knowledge of their communities and governments, creating instead a consumer culture of celebrity and distraction – away from of civic affairs.
Join the discussion on Wednesday, December 5th from 11am to noon. Call 612-341-0980 during the show.
GUESTS:
Brian Lambert: Media Critic for Twin Cities newspapers for decades, now writer and blogger with MPLS-ST.PAUL Magazine.
Vivian Jenkins Nelsen: President/CEO of The Inter-Race Institute
Gary Gilson: former Executive Director, Minnesota News Council, former host of tpt news/public affairs shows and more.
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