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NPR’s Michael Oreskes: “I’m here for the mission”
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The top news exec at NPR says he chose public media because society needs robust journalism.
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The top news exec at NPR says he chose public media because society needs robust journalism.
ProPublica shared the prize for public service while International Center of Investigative Journalists won for explanatory reporting.
It’s unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.
A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
WBUR plans to hire three journalists to tackle stories such as opioid addiction, climate change and immigration.
Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.
Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB’s appropriation.
Public radio listeners skew toward the liberal end of the spectrum while PBS viewers are more conservative. But in demographic terms, both share characteristics with Trump voters.
A cautionary tale of what goes wrong when a licensee doesn’t affirm the editorial independence of the newsroom.
“Ending federal support for the NEA, NEH, or CPB would be a radical, unprecedented action,” the letter said.
NHPR will continue using the name Outside/In.
Other award winners include independent producer Jenni Monet, Reveal’s Will Evans and WFAE’s Lisa Worf.
The cut comes after West Virginia’s governor restored funding in his proposal.
The FCC will initially cover 90 percent of station expenses, but some stations may have to carry forward a portion of costs.
This year, as Current marks the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, we are illuminating the experiences that inspired people to choose to work in public media.
The rule, scheduled for an April 20 vote, would allow public stations to seek waivers if they choose to fundraise for other nonprofits.
The podcast, which features the hosts of “Morning Edition” and NPR reporters, launches Wednesday.
Board members called Howard Husock an “embarrassment.”