Guest Commentaries
You May Hate NPR. But Killing CPB Puts Rural America at Risk
"Federal investment in public media is not a luxury," writes Rima Dael
The author has over 30 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations in Public Media, Arts, Education & the Human Service sectors.
She came to NFCB after serving as General Manager of WSHU Public Radio and as a board member of National Public Radio (NPR). Before that, Rima worked at New England Public Media (NEPM).
Guest Commentaries
Public Media Is a Conduit For Public Good
"Accurate information is not a luxury, but a necessity — a cornerstone of equity...
Guest Commentaries
Archiving Our Legacy: Community Radio and the Future of Public Broadcasting
"Preserving today’s community radio content is vital for shaping tomorrow’s media landscape"
Guest Commentaries
Ensuring a More Inclusive Account of Country Music History
"Early music recording and radio were marred by racial gatekeeping," writes Rima Dael
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The Resilience of Radio: Connecting Through Music and Real Personalities
"The medium continues to serve as a bridge that brings people together through shared...
Guest Commentaries
Survival Tools for Broadcasters Navigating Trauma and Grief in Media
"For many of us working in media, we find ourselves living in and out...