Newton N. Minow Quote

What do we mean by "the public interest?" Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree.


Speech to the National Association of Broadcasters, May 9, 1961 (the Wasteland Speech)


What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree.

What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree.

What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree.

What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree.