David Sarnoff was one of the key players in the invention and popularization of broadcast radio and television in the United States. How would you characterize his vision of radio’s role in American life?

a. ? He believed that radio’s function was to serve educational interests that trained the American citizenry.
b. ? He believed that radio should feature fictional programming instead of just musical programming.
c. ? He believed that radio broadcasting should function like a democratic forum where any individual who wanted to get the equipment and broadcast could have that opportunity.
d. ? He believed that radio was best suited for broadcasting entertainment programs that people could listen to in their own homes.


ANSWER:
d

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