System/Policy
Key lawmaker downplays threat to CPB funding
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If the White House is serious about reducing the deficit, its budget will target larger programs, Rep. Cole says.
Development
‘Nova’ sets $2.25M stretch goal for first Kickstarter campaign
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With crowd backing, a science special featuring David Pogue would be distributed to every U.S. high school.
Programs/Content
Public radio audience growth extends to live audio streams
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Online listenership for news and talk is growing three times faster than for music.
Development
PBS Development, stations to test social media fundraising platform
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A pilot campaign will use Goodworld.me technology to support the March pledge drives of up to 10 stations.
Programs/Content
Public broadcasting archive assembles look at protest in America
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The online exhibit is culled from more than 50 radio call-in shows, local newscasts, raw footage and interviews.
Programs/Content
ProPublica builds on election project with database Documenting Hate
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Its latest reporting partnership will be an ongoing initiative to verify reports on hate crimes and collaborate on investigations.
Quick Takes
Community group to take over WAMU bluegrass service
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Supporters organized to create a foundation to preserve the broadcast service for music lovers in metropolitan D.C.
Programs/Content
WNYC event series uses essays to frame discussions about race
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“Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race” brings together unlikely pairings of speakers for micro-conversations about black experiences with racism.
Podcasting
Illinois station develops hit true crime podcast
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“Suspect Convictions” has been downloaded more than 600,000 times since its launch this month.
Development
Knight Foundation report: Public radio needs to work harder to adopt digital-first orientation
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“From Airwaves to Earbuds: Lessons From Knight Investments in Digital Audio and Podcasting,” finds that the public radio system is “not yet well positioned for audience-first, digital delivery.”
Programs/Content
MPT film on opioid addiction to air regionally on commercial stations
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A newspaper coalition representing more than 100 publications and wire services also will cover the topic.
Development
Knight News Match raises more than $1.2 million
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“This is yet another sign that the public is willing to pay for quality journalism,” said Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation’s VP of journalism.
Quick Takes
Third Coast offers Radio Residency for audio producers
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The one-week program is open to all who identify themselves as part of an under-represented group in public radio and podcasting.
Quick Takes
Report on journalists’ deaths proposes changes to NPR’s editorial procedures
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The audit concludes with 12 observations and recommendations.
Programs/Content
Indiana stations work out system for sharing ‘ATC’ host
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The arrangement between WFYI and WBAA is expected to free other newsroom staff to report and produce more feature stories.
Quick Takes
New training will help digital staffers polish their skills
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The Digital Immersion Project will provide training, workshops and mentorships.
Programs/Content
PBS SoCal preps for bigger role in national production
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The PBS flagship for greater Los Angeles is nurturing ambitions to bring more ideas from Hollywood’s creative community to public television.
System/Policy
‘Hill’ report says Trump team adopting proposal to cut federal funds for CPB, NEA and NEH
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The incoming president’s team is using the conservative Heritage Foundation’s budget blueprint as a template for spending cuts.
Programs/Content
Peoria station marks debut of PBS Kids channel with party
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Local childhood education experts, elected officials and even a skunk joined children at a special event recorded for later broadcast.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #87: RadioPublic, public media’s chance to own the podcasting marketplace
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Adam takes a test drive of the new mobile app with RadioPublic’s Matt MacDonald and Jake Shapiro.