Programs/Content
NPR and KQED partner on live national election coverage
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KQED will host two hours of the broadcast.
System/Policy
APTS president predicts strong support in D.C. after election
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Patrick Butler spoke Friday at the annual Fall Marketplace sponsored by distributor American Public Television.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #83: Why Joan Kroc gave NPR its biggest gift ever
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Kroc wasn’t much of an NPR fan, but a woman who was quickly dying and had limited time to make big decisions about her big money.
Quick Takes
Podcast on prison stories wins PRX backing
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The podcast will produce 10 episodes to premiere next year.
System/Policy
Coloradan seeks to serve fellow immigrants with low-power FM station
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KETO will broadcast in a variety of languages, aiming to help newcomers assimilate to life in their new country.
Programs/Content
Southern nonprofit looks to start news outlet for social justice coverage
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Development is in early stages for the project, which will involve community radio stations in the region.
Quick Takes
Pubcasters ask FCC for more time to handle post-auction repacking
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Stations will face a 39-month deadline to complete the technically complex work, which could pose challenges for government licensees that must go through lengthy procurement processes.
Quick Takes
Should newspapers have a CPB equivalent?
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A journalist argues that newspapers should seek to emulate the funding model already supporting public media.
About Current
A letter from our executive director on the power of local
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Current and the Public Media Futures Forums are joining forces on a new project, Local That Works.
Development
California Arts Council report outlines changes to public media program
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The council will consider the new guidelines in December and begin accepting applications for grants in 2017.
Quick Takes
News nonprofits volunteer to keep Sunlight Foundation tools alive
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ProPublica will adopt the foundation’s federal legislative tools.
Obituaries
Arkansas public media leader Allen Weatherly dies at 64
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Weatherly was active in public media for more than 36 years.
Programs/Content
Short films examine impact of immigration law on undocumented youth
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“This film series just tries to give people a window into what their life is like and how this important law has changed their lives and contributed more to our society.”
Obituaries
KLCS-TV leader Thomas dies at 59
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Thomas began her career in television when she was just 16 years old.
Awards
Two leaders recognized for service and innovation at Super Regional
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Bruce Theriault and Michelle Srbinovich received the awards.
Programs/Content
New royal drama seen as ‘golden opportunity’ to build on success of ‘Downton’
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The series shares some elements in common with Downton but is based on historical events.