A Mission-Driven Moment: Marcus Harrison on the Future of WGTE Public Media

Public media has always been about more than programming, it is about access, education, and connection. In this week’s Taylor Community Connection, we sit down with Marcus Harrison, WGTE Public Media’s Director of Marketing and Communications, for an enlightening conversation about the future of local broadcasting.

Marcus opens up about the impact of a significant $1.2 million federal funding cut, which represents a 21 percent reduction to WGTE’s budget. Rather than seeing this as a setback, he frames it as a “mission-driven moment,” an opportunity to rethink how WGTE serves the community.

In our candid conversation, Marcus discusses how the station is embracing innovation with digital-first strategies, podcasts, and town halls. He shares plans for new partnerships and outreach that will allow WGTE to better connect with underserved audiences, while continuing to deliver the educational content, emergency alerts, and culturally rich programming that the region relies on.

This episode is a powerful reminder of why public broadcasting matters. Even in times of challenge, WGTE remains committed to its mission, to the people it serves, and to the belief that informed, inspired communities are stronger communities.

👉 Watch now and learn how Marcus Harrison and the WGTE team are charting a bold path forward with vision, resilience, and heart.

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