GRAŻYNA PIECHOTA: The local media in public debate. The example of debate "Station Silesia" carried out by Silesian local media

The article is an attempt to describe the role of local media in a particular public debate, which took place in Silesia. Besides it is the attempt to relate the theoretical idea concerning the role of local media both in political, sociological and media sciences with their role in this public debate. Also the article is to provide the answer to the question if local media are able to conduct the public debate concerning local issues and problems.