Joy Lin and Brendan Daly
Recorded
September 30, 2025
22:45 minutes
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Description
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Vice Presidents Joy Lin [no age given] and Brendan Daly [no age given] share memories from their years at CPB on the organization’s closing day. They recall public media’s influence—from Joy’s childhood in Taiwan learning English through PBS to Brendan’s work in communications and politics—and express hope that the values of education, storytelling, and civic connection will persist even without federal funding.Subject Log / Time Code
Joy Lin and Brendan Daly share their opening reflections on CPB’s closure and disbelief at losing federal support.
Joy recounts learning English through PBS programming.
The pair discuss CPB’s investment in local journalism across the nation.
Joy and Brendan reflect on storytelling’s civic power and the need for dialogue.
Joy describes visiting Alaska’s northernmost radio station and witnessing its role in the community.
Participants
- Joy Lin
- Brendan Daly