KCET was PBS’ flagship TV station in LA -- the second largest market in the country. Eight years ago, it dropped its ties with PBS. Then donations plummeted, and KCET struggled to stay solvent and produce original programming. Now it’s merging with KOCE, the smaller PBS affiliate based in Orange County.
How will KCET-KOCE merger affect LA broadcasting?
Credits
Guests:
- Michael Schneider - Senior editor at Variety - @Franklinavenue
- Jeff Gottlieb - Los Angeles Times - @gottliebjeff