Year: 2016
NPR’s Oreskes says localism, independence crucial to future of journalism
Localism and independence are crucial for rebuilding trust and serious connections with the audience, Oreskes argued.‘The Pub’ #85: Late Night Provocations from Third Coast
Jay Allison misses “the wacko fringe in public radio,” and more words of inspiration from a conference of audio enthusiasts.Podcasts’ strong ad sales help NPR reach second year of budget surplus
“I think you can expect the growth that we saw to continue through the first quarter of 2017,” said Bryan Moffett, g.m. ...To reach new and diverse audiences, expand coverage and report with nuance
Public media journalists give their recommendations.David Dye to leave ‘World Cafe’ host chair next spring
Dye will cut back to part-time and continue to contribute to the show.Producer reveals how disciplined story planning, authenticity made ‘Serial’ shine
At Third Coast, the producer of the smash-hit podcast candidly described the problems that hindered its second season.‘Big Footprint’ journalism coming from CPB-backed collaboration
Three joint licensees will share $500,000.Thoughts on reflecting diverse views, and including them
What’s really involved in the hard work of broadening public media’s range of voices?Money, politics become catalysts for audio at Third Coast 2016 audio conference
As companies like Audible throw more resources into podcasts, radio producers are wrestling with what modern America sounds like.When GOP last held control, funding for public broadcasting remained steady
But the first possible hurdle for CPB funding in the new administration could come fairly soon.Bay Area Video Coalition honored at White House
The community media center received a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award in recognition of its Next Gen youth program.WAMU picks host for talk show succeeding ‘Diane Rehm’
The new national program, “1A,” debuts Jan. 2.Gwen Ifill, trailblazing journalist and public TV icon, remembered for warmth and leadership
Colleagues and friends also remember Ifill, who died Monday at 61, as a "tough, smart reporter."Two Louisiana public radio stations share general manager
The two stations will maintain independence.Public television arts champion Glenn DuBose dies at 81
DuBose produced or directed more than 60 national programs that aired on PBS.
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