How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

Garrison Keillor leaves at the end of a news conference for the movie.
Garrison Keillor leaves at the end of a news conference May 3, 2006, in St. Paul.
Jim Mone | Associated Press 2006

How does a company, and even an industry, move forward after allegations of sexual misconduct against one of its most popular figures?

For many, Garrison Keillor and "A Prairie Home Companion" are synonymous with public radio. Now, Minnesota Public Radio and its parent company American Public Media Group are parting ways following accusations of inappropriate behavior.

Julie Drizin, the executive director of Current, the trade publication for public media, discusses the impact of that decision with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

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