Programs/Content
The Failure Show: What a talk show learned from three of its funniest failed interviews
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“Don’t forego broadcast standards because ‘Let’s Stay Together’ is a great song.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #55: Diane Rehm contemplates the end
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With her retirement ahead, the longtime host discusses who might replace her in the host chair and her feelings about head-to-head competitor Tom Ashbrook.
Obituaries
Roy Alan Hammond, ‘Visions’ executive producer and aerial director, dies at 69
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Hammond was v.p. of national production at WLIW-TV in New York City until leaving in 2010.
System/Policy
American Graduate Champion’s work ‘aligns perfectly’ with Alabama PTV
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“We both want to make sure that every child lives up to his or her fullest potential.”
Obituaries
Daniel Brent Williams, longtime WUFT fundraiser, dies at 64
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Williams worked for the Florida station for 34 years.
Currently Curious
What happened to NPR Chicken?
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A reader’s question prompted a follow-up investigation.
Programs/Content
‘This American Life’ episode on school segregation wins Polk Award
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ProPublica and The Marshall Project also received an award for their joint reporting project.
Programs/Content
Tips from Ira Glass on making better radio
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From the early days of This American Life, the show’s creator offers a peek into its approach to storytelling.
System/Policy
Public television spectrum valued at up to $6.8 billion in FCC auction
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A simulation predicts that the most significant payouts will be limited to the 10 largest markets.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #54: NPR Story Lab head Michael May, live via Shindig
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May joined us for a live celebration of The Pub’s first birthday.
People
Diane Rehm on the ‘sense of profound loss’ over leaving her show
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In an excerpt from her new book On My Own, the host considers her life after radio.
System/Policy
NPR board to consider change to transmission fees
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If approved, stations will pay based on revenue instead of a flat fee.