M Schuster

29 Articles

The People Who Keep the Record

Every community has people doing quiet, important work. They show up to…

Communication Is Infrastructure, Too

When I was finishing my environmental studies degree, our capstone class focused…

Creator Tip: Every Shot Sends a Message

The Myth of “Just Capturing What Happened” Spend enough time around cameras…

Participation Is a Practice

It can be easy to think the way decisions get made in…

Community Media is Public Infrastructure

Why These Moments Matter The meetings and stories we share each week…

Why Open Media Matters in a Platform-Driven World

Social media has changed how people organize, communicate, and share information. It…

Why Government Meeting Coverage Matters

Many of the decisions that shape our daily lives happen in rooms…

An Open Space for Community Voices—Then and Now

For more than 40 years, Public Media Network has helped keep local…

New Grant-Funded Storytelling Program for Kalamazoo Nonprofits

Stories that Work for Good: A New Storytelling Opportunity for Kalamazoo Nonprofits…

The Creator’s Take: Your Next Great Story Is Already in Your Hands

If you’ve ever waited for the perfect moment, the perfect idea, or…

Beyond the Broadcast: Why Public Interest Media Still Matters

When cable television first came to our communities, companies received permission to…

Beyond the Broadcast: The Overlooked Power of Community Media Centers

At Public Media Network, we believe strong communities are built when people…