The 21st Show

How Illinoisans helped save public media

 
“Shadow of the New Deal” is a new book that explains the early chaotic history of public media.

“Shadow of the New Deal” is a new book that explains the early chaotic history of public media.

A new book shares the history of how public media almost went extinct, but educators overcame the hurdles to use radio to expand access to public education. Illinois played a major role.

Guest:
Josh Shepperd 
Author, Shadow of the New Deal