Why Public Media May Have Local TV's Best Playbook

Commercial broadcasters spend a lot of time talking about the future of local media. But what if one of the best blueprints is already hiding in plain sight?

On Episode 19 of In the Vicinity, Tim Hanlon sits down with Christy Tanner, President and CEO of New York Public Radio, to discuss why the industry's future isn't about protecting legacy platforms — it's about building stronger connections with audiences across every platform.

Drawing on decades of experience spanning the Associated Press, CBS News, TV Guide, and now public media, Tanner explains how New York Public Radio has evolved into a multi-platform media organization built around radio, podcasts, newsletters, live events, streaming, video, and membership. She also shares why collaboration — not competition — will define the next era of local media.