“The Past, Present & Future of Public Broadcasting in Our Region” is the subject of the next “Big Ideas” discussion on Tues., February 7, 4:00-5:30 p.m., in the Gresham Room at Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd.

Paul Westhelle, Executive Director, Jefferson Public Radio; and Phil Meyer, President & CEO, Southern Oregon PBS; will explain public service media’s role in providing award-winning journalism — plus arts, cultural and educational programming.

They’ll also touch on public broadcasting’s challenges and opportunities in the digital age as it develops strategies to serve the next generation of listeners and viewers.

This free event is presented by the AAUW Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services.