Development
Survey finds that stations should explain use of donors’ gifts
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A survey of donors to 11 stations explored why they give to public media.
System/Policy
Florida legislature cuts funding for PBS LearningMedia
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The funds would have supported adapting the PBS materials to state standards.
Quick Takes
Garrison Keillor reveals next host for ‘A Prairie Home Companion’
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Keillor will co-host with his new host starting next season.
NPR
All Things Considered’s Melissa Block moves from host chair to special correspondent role
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Block has co-hosted the show for 12 years.
Programs/Content
After rough start, Southern Education Desk relaunches with tighter focus
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The Local Journalism Center brings together a new group of stations, buoyed by a third year of CPB support.
Quick Takes
On MSNBC, Ken Burns says Confederate flag is mired in racism, not heritage
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Ken Burns, director of PBS’s The Civil War documentary series, discussed the true roots of the controversial symbol.
About Current
Kramer joins Current as advertising and marketing director
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Kramer arrives from Cincinnati Educational Television, where he spent five years as corporate support representative.
System/Policy
Illinois radio station faces uncertain future after college announces shutdown
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Kankakee Community College announced last week that WKCC-FM will go dark in December.
System/Policy
House and Senate spending bills propose level support for CPB, but no interconnect funds
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The bills include level funding of $445 million for CPB.