"America is struggling with several crises, most notably a radical, antidemocratic leader and movement controlling one of its major political parties. America’s journalism industry is also in crisis: Its traditional funding sources are drying up, leading to mass layoffs.Right now, these crises aren’t that connected. But they should be. The journalism industry should reorganize itself to focus squarely on America’s crises, both to help the country and give itself a clear mission and purpose that could make it more financially viable in the long run. We need more reporters reading environmental impact studies and school-improvement plans, with salaries funded by readers who are essentially giving a tithe to democracy. And perhaps fewer journalists in football stadiums."
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We focus on the mission here with Franklin.News. I "follow the money" focusing or reporting on the School Committee, Finance Committee, and Town Council with as many of their subcommittee meetings as practical. We also look at what these funds provide us for the quality of life here in Franklin, MA.
Meanwhile the TV team produces live broadcasts of other Town meetings, high school sports, music programs, etc. for our 3 cable channels on both Comcast and Verizon. These programs also usually end up on the corresponding YouTube channels.
The "radio gang" explores blues, politics, mental health, jazz, wine, and other current and valuable topics for radio broadcast or podcast (radio on demand).
So Franklin, MA residents end up with
- video of meetings, high school sports, and other Town events
- audio of meetings, interviews, etc.
- the digital text with citizen journalism attempting to keep you informed on what matters here in Franklin
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This is all our public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you want to help with video, audio or reporting on meetings, feel free to reach out
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