System/Policy
As power shifts in Washington, pubcasting has allies in key posts
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Three powerful congressional chairmen who support public broadcasting will continue in their key roles in both the House and Senate.
Ethics
Responsibility for building trust in local stations starts at the top
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When managers of news organizations state partisan views in public, it raises important questions about the appearance of bias.
Development
NPR Board approves donations from overseas NPR One listeners
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The network had to change its bylaws to allow contributions directly from individuals.
Programs/Content
Producer alleges copyright infringement in PBS ‘Navy Seals’ documentary
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Also named in the complaint are California stations PBS SoCal, KVCR and KLCS.
System/Policy
Scholars, archivists partner on public media history project
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The project aims to “map the history of public broadcasting in the U.S.”
Programs/Content
How three podcast apps measure up: 60dB, RadioPublic and NPR One
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Which will pass the Rich Roll Test?
People
Martin to lead ideastream, NPR hires chief marketer and other comings and goings
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Jerry Wareham, ideastream president since 2001, will retire after Kevin Martin’s transition.
System/Policy
FCC commissioner calls for Dish to carry Virgin Islands PBS station
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Must-carry regulations do not apply because the Virgin Islands is not a Nielsen Designated Market Area.
System/Policy
Nevada Public Radio expands to Reno with signal purchase
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The Sun Valley frequency overlaps with the coverage area of two other public radio stations serving Reno.