Building Bridges: How Central Florida Public Media (WMFE) Unites our Community

Central Florida Public Media President and General Manager, Judith Smelser, discusses how public media is an accessible source of trustworthy news that encourages respectful conversations, empowers the community to make informed decisions, and creates genuine human connection through programs like One Small Step, community listening sessions, and other ongoing engagement efforts.

Judith and her team are combating misinformation, cutting through political spin, reaching underserved communities, and serving as the backbone of our emergency alert system. These are not tasks taken on by commercial radio and television. They are the work of local non-profits across the country doing important work on behalf of citizens, not shareholders.

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