System/Policy
Investigation of WNYC finds no evidence of pervasive discrimination
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An outside law firm reported that bullying behavior was “known and tolerated in certain circumstances for months or even years.”
Public Affairs Television co-founder Joan Konner dies at 87
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Konner was a “model executive producer” with “high journalistic standards, sharp intellect, and the eye for a good story, well-told.”
Development
With new MPB offering, donors can support pubmedia through credit, debit purchases
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting is the first public media organization to work with Softgiving, a financial technology company that lets donors round up payments and give the change to nonprofits.
System/Policy
Spanish-language Rhode Island broadcaster signs off after ending lease on AM station
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Latino Public Radio was airing on a signal owned by Rhode Island Public Radio, which now aims to sell the station.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #111: Stations show off humor, baking skills in Public Radio Cake Week
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And an NPR utensil good Samaritan is at work helping out the forkless.
People
Ott sets GPB departure, WFAE hires journalists in Charlotte and other comings and goings
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Also, WGBH honors host Eric Jackson’s 40th anniversary as the “Dean of Boston Jazz Radio.”
Tech
Arizona PBS becomes first pubcaster to test ATSC 3.0
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Engineers are examining signal performance, testing interactive functionalities and checking cable integration.
Programs/Content
Wisconsin Public Radio draws on station talent to spice up weekend sound
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The new show Beta is the first production spawned by WPR Next, an initiative to generate new programming ideas.
Obituaries
Carl Kasell, former NPR newscaster and ‘Wait Wait’ judge, dies at 84
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“He remains in my mind an exemplar of what it means to be both a broadcaster, and a person,” said Wait Wait host Peter Sagal.
Programs/Content
At pubmedia summit, filmmakers cite promise of VR production for ‘seeding black voices’
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Attendees at the Black Public Media event this month said virtual reality offers a chance to stamp the emerging medium with black stories and sensibilities.
Currently Curious
Why hasn’t pubmedia held one big pledge drive?
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A public TV programmer sees an opportunity for public media to raise awareness about its uniquely noncommercial mission.
Programs/Content
NPR considers revised ‘Morning Edition’ clock to reduce ‘cluttered’ feel
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A proposed update would lengthen segments and return the show to a format of two newscasts per hour instead of three.