There’s more to Public Access Television than rabbit puppets, strange psychics and softcore porn. Public Access TV plays a vital role in local governance, democratic participation and providing resources to underserved communities. But a new FCC proposal could put all of that at risk. BRIC’s Tony Riddle tells us what’s at stake for the medium and for BRIC. And then, 20 years after being a Public Access star as a teen, Rainbow Ruthie tries to recapture the magic.