Like Jeremy I am unclear on many of the issues related to this issue. Not only am I unclear on the role of Clear Channel as it relates to determining programming -- I am unclear as to how that role would be different moving forwards then it has been to date.
My understanding is Clear Channel is involved now. Are all of the dire predictions about Clear channel's involvement equally relevant to the current programming decisions, or involvement in programming decisions that are currently made? Are their economically viable shows that have not been able to play our market because they are not part of the Clear Channel "system"? Is there a possibility that Clear Channel's underwriting of the debt would in fact prevent the HTG from ever becoming free and standing? And IF the HTG were to want to "sell-out" to a for-profit company at some point -- wouldn't the proceeds of such a sale need to reside in some type of "Art Conversion" fund much like when a nonprofit hospital sells to a for-profit HMO? And if so -- don't the assets remain accountable to the community? Man, I use to think I had an understanding of issues like this. <smile> Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 "Very funny Scotty, now beam me down my clothes..." - Kirk -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Wieland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 1:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] Over the River to the Theatre I've been following the debate over Clear Channel and one big piece has remained unclear to me. What exactly is the role in this deal of Clear Channel, and what authority do they have to exercise creative control over bookings? Anyone out there able to answer these questions for us laymen? Jeremy Wieland Northeast __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
