Open Mic: Fresh Perspectives from Our Newest Trustees At Southern California Public Radio, we offer listeners news and analysis from the region’s most trusted voices. Here at the station, we also are fortunate to benefit from the wise counsel of experienced voices: SCPR’s hardworking and engaged board of trustees. Our “Class of 2012” includes three influential and highly accomplished women whose insight, intelligence and experience make them invaluable assets in guiding our growth and ongoing operations.
Maria Contreras-Sweet Chairwoman, ProAmerica Bank
Dr. Hilary Garland Clinical Psychologist
SCPR: Why do you listen to SCPR?
SCPR: What do you love most about SCPR?
Maria Contreras-Sweet: I listen because I appreciate civil discussion on the topical, relevant issues of the day, presented in a thoughtful, intelligent format.
Hilary Garland: I love that I learn something every time I turn on the radio. I appreciate the diversity of content that KPCC provides and the ability to pull my interest into whatever topic is being reported.
Why is public service journalism so vital to our democracy? I believe strongly that the line between journalism and commercialism should not be crossed. To assure our democracy, we need an informed citizenry uninfluenced by commercial sponsors. Ratings should not drive what news we cover. How would you describe SCPR? Insightful, provocative, thoughtful.
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Is there one SCPR program you can’t tear yourself away from? I have become addicted to “Take Two.” I find the topics always to be relevant and the voices always original and creative. How would you describe SCPR? Diverse, in-depth, unbiased.
Darcy Kopcho Executive Vice President, Capital Group International, Inc. SCPR: How does SCPR impact your life? Darcy Kopcho: The station keeps me current on issues related to my region and the broader world; it entertains me, and challenges my point of view. What role does SCPR’s reporting play in strengthening community in Southern California? SCPR works to provide balanced reporting unfettered by special interests, and to represent perspectives from the many different ethnicities and cultures across our region. It’s a centering institution that helps bring us together. How would you describe SCPR? Passionate, balanced, inclusive.
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