Radio Stations and the Public Good :: essays papers

Radio Stations and the Public Good For my final show on domain interest I chose to view the normal direction files of the local radio setcommunication berth. I have been change by reversaling at radio stations all of my life and had never seen or heard of a public critique file until this class. In order to prepare the station for my arrival I called in advance to make an appointment. The receptionist answered the phone and I told her that I needed to see the files, this created a great deal of suspicion and I was directed to Dave Andrews the Vice President of Regent Broadcasting. Right outdoor(a) I knew that it was not a regular request due to the manor of which he explained the rules, it was as if he was reading them of an F.C.C handout. Any member of the public can view the files between Monday and Friday during normal business hours, he recited. I made an appointment, and I was very kindle in viewing something that merit the attention of the Vice President. I had no idea that this visit would be so rewarding and life changing.I arrived at the local radio station in time for my appointment. The receptionist asked to see identification, I gave my drivers license which she photo copied. I felt as if I was in a secret area of the Government where I needed clearance to view the top-secret files. After my information was taken I met Mary-Jo edge the General Manager who would assist me in viewing the public inspection files. I was disappointed when I first saw the standard remote file cabinet, because in my head I pictured a committal impossible type setting with gadgets and locks. Mary-Jo sat with me in her office as I viewed the files. She was very suspicious at first and very interested in my objective.Before I was actually able to review the public inspection file, Mary-Jo asked me what exactly I wanted to see and why I was interested in their station. I explained that I was a student and as our final project we had to visit a station, vie w the files and then radical our experience and determine if they were broadcasting in the public interest. Mary-Jos unit manner changed, she seemed to be relieved. After I had explained the main reason she helped me work through the files and was very helpful in answering my questions.