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Maybe
Maybe we should start a thread to discuss America's "Public Broadcasting Service", and my contribution would be that it's time to make these stations self-supporting thru ads, or sell off the channels for big bucks.
Years ago, PBS did a lot of nature shows, adventure shows, even soccer from Germany, etc.
Now, with most homes having 100+ available channels, what show does PBS do that is not already being done - profitably - by Discover Channel, History Channel, ESPN, etc. I can't think of any.
PBS has become a cushy employment setting for the PBS crowd - many who could not make similar salaries in the private sector.
I'd also tell NPR: "make some money or sign off." Let's find out if their supporters will buy ads and if there are enough ratings to be successful.
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