VOICED : Protesta al aire para salvar el canal

VOICED : Protesta al aire para salvar el canal

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the financial crisis faced by RTPB, a regional public television in Valencia, Spain. With a debt of 1,000 million euros, the authorities decided to close the channel, putting 1,700 jobs at risk. Employees, however, are protesting against the closure, blaming financial mismanagement and corruption. Despite the government's irreversible decision due to budget constraints, the employees have taken over the channel to voice their concerns, leading to a tripling of their audience. The situation highlights Valencia's economic struggles and the potential precedent of a regional TV channel disappearing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the closure of RTPB?

Lack of audience

Inability to manage debt

Government censorship

Technological issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have the employees of RTPB responded to the closure announcement?

They have sought employment elsewhere

They have accepted the decision

They have gone on strike

They have taken over the channel to protest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact on RTPB's audience since the workers began their protests?

It has decreased

It has remained the same

It has doubled

It has tripled

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the regional government's stance on the closure of RTPB?

They are seeking private investors

They are reconsidering the decision

They are firm on the closure due to budget cuts

They are negotiating with the employees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader economic issue is highlighted in the context of RTPB's closure?

Valencia's significant debt

Valencia's economic growth

Spain's cultural heritage

Spain's technological advancements