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Rx for Public Television

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett discussed the background of public television and devised a prescription for success in its future. This…

The Right To Know and The Right To Vote

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett reflected on the Constitution and the rights of Americans in the electoral process.  In particular, he…

Radio-USA

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett explored the radio’s role in American media and noted that although radio was not receiving much public…

Press Credibility

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett identified and examined an emerging dilemma: as  Americans faced a growing need for accurate, unbiased news in order to…

Philanthropy and Venture Capital

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett examined what foundations do. He wrote, “The years since 1969 have been a voyage of discovery…

Paying for Children

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett looked back at the growth of children’s educational programming in broadcast television and the development of…

The Markle Foundation: 1975

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett discussed the 1969 creation of the mass communications program, Markle’s fourth area of concentration since its founding in 1927.  In…

Habits of Mind and a New Technology of Freedom

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett discussed habits of mind and their importance in the preserving democracy and understanding society.  Morrisett followed this discussion with an analysis…

Getting Started in Broadcasting

In this essay, former Markle president Lloyd N. Morrisett discussed opportunities in the broadcasting for first-time job seekers and described the experiences of some young people…