"no_spam_here" wrote in message
om...

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These countries are
in a budget cutting era and they are finding that with satellite and
internet and cable that they can reach more people with fewer of their
dollars expended.

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If they really want to save money, they can just stop making shows. I
really doubt there is much return for the sort of public diplomacy
broadcasting which is in decline. For example, I'm sure Radio Nederland has
spent alot of money making shows in the English language. Just what do they
get for it? Maybe (or maybe not) a few more tourists?

International Broadcasting is a source of news and entertainment for it's
listners. But does that justify the expense?

Frank Dresser