Development
Orlando station’s podcast on space exploration draws national audience
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In conversations with engineers, scientists, visionaries and others, host Brendan Byrne discusses advances in space exploration.
Quick Takes
StoryCorps announces 2017 destinations for mobile recording studio
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The Airstream trailer turned recording studio will visit 10 cities.
Quick Takes
Second season coming for PBS Kids’ ‘Ready Jet Go!’
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Licensed toys and other products will be available, along with related web games and mobile apps.
System/Policy
A reader asks: What’s Public Radio International’s future within WGBH?
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We’re answering the question for the latest story in our Currently Curious series.
Quick Takes
Final ‘McLaughlin Group’ to tape Friday; hourlong tribute planned
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Host John McLaughlin died Tuesday at age 89.
Development
Tracking metrics expected to improve as podcasts grow
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Participants in a panel about digital audio sponsorship shared tips for making money from podcasts.
System/Policy
Researchers share insights on connecting with millennials on their terms
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The president of the Public Radio Program Directors Association challenged those who say public radio doesn’t have to cater to the 76.6 million Americans between the ages of 16 to 34.
Obituaries
John McLaughlin dies after 34 years at head of public TV political roundtable
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A WTTW spokesperson said producers have not yet informed the station about plans for the program.
Development
Pubmedia executives, stations recognized at PMDMC
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Public media leaders were honored for excellence in fundraising and development.
Programs/Content
Nebraska cornfields become new frontiers for drone storytelling
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A boot camp drew journalists eager to find new uses for the technology.
Quick Takes
CBC replaces ‘q’ host
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Shad, who took over as host last year, will stay on with the CBC.
System/Policy
Join the celebration of National Radio Day
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“National Radio Day is but one day to acknowledge how public radio stations, low-power FM outlets and community radio organizations have come to serve a vital purpose.”
Awards
Pubcasters take home honors from NABJ/NAHJ conference
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NPR, “This American Life” and stations were among the winners.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #73: Why your organization needs a clubhouse, live from Boston
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The Public Radio Exchange, WGBH and Nine Network have all invested in brick-and-mortar facilities for public engagement.
Programs/Content
Andrea Seabrook of ‘Marketplace’ on the new poles of American politics
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Seabrook argues that the real American political spectrum isn’t liberal–conservative, but insider–outsider.
System/Policy
Quiz: How diverse is your organization?
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Pick the GIF that rings true — and no cheating!
Programs/Content
Mentors, creators share advice on bringing young people into media
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A panel at the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference looked at best practices for youth media.