William F. Baker

William F. Baker directs the Bernard L. Schwartz Center for Media, Public Policy and Education at Fordham University. He is president emeritus of WNET, a New York public television provider.

No, We Shouldn’t Privatize PBS

No, We Shouldn’t Privatize PBS No, We Shouldn’t Privatize PBS

As "Sesame Street" partners with HBO, it’s important to remember the vitality of public television.

Sep 14, 2015 / William F. Baker and Evan Leatherwood

Google’s Monopoly on the News

Google’s Monopoly on the News Google’s Monopoly on the News

Left undiscussed in the FTC’s investigation is the search giant’s ability to limit what we all read.  

Jan 23, 2013 / Editorial / William F. Baker

Romney, If You’re Serious About Deficit Reduction, Leave Big Bird Alone Romney, If You’re Serious About Deficit Reduction, Leave Big Bird Alone

Taking away one of America’s most economically efficient and widely used educational and cultural resources is a bad deal for the American people.

Oct 11, 2012 / William F. Baker and Evan Leatherwood

‘Fifty Years in the Global Village’: Remembering Marshall McLuhan on His 100th Birthday ‘Fifty Years in the Global Village’: Remembering Marshall McLuhan on His 100th Birthday

His writing anticipated our own media age of Facebook and Twitter.

Aug 4, 2011 / Lived History / William F. Baker

How to Save the News How to Save the News

The case for public funding of journalism and news outlets.

Sep 23, 2009 / Feature / William F. Baker

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