Programs/Content
Documentary resurrects memories of idyllic Greek Jewish community
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“Whenever the subject of Greek Jews comes up, most people say ‘There is such a thing?’” filmmaker Lawrence Russo said.
Programs/Content
POV documentary examines militarization of policing
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Filmmakers found that local police departments are deploying military equipment in raids for nonviolent, low-level drug offenses.
System/Policy
WGBH COO Godley to shift duties to focus on business services
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A plan to expand the Contributor Development Partnership calls for enhanced analysis of public media donor behaviors.
Programs/Content
How ‘Sesame Street’ persuaded public television to act like a network
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To guarantee the show’s success, its creators had to win over a diverse group of educational broadcasters in the late ’60s.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #6: Jennifer Lawson on public television as a tool for equality
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The longtime public broadcasting leader relates how she came to the field through the civil rights movement.
Larry Bennett: My job is to support ‘rebalancing of the social process’
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“One of the functions of culture is to help us assign meaning and thereby establish values. If we wish to rebalance our social process, we must act within the cultural arena.”
System/Policy
PBS39 adds programming with donation of WYBE license
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The stations will share PBS39’s spectrum starting Jan. 5 until the FCC approves the license transfer.
Programs/Content
Citing allegations, WBUR and licensee put Tom Ashbrook on leave
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WBUR and licensee Boston University have hired an outside organization to investigate.
Programs/Content
PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
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A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.
System/Policy
After funding cuts, WVPB plans to close TV studio
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The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.
Programs/Content
CUNY seeks to fill gap left by closure of New America Media
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The university’s journalism school is exploring how it can expand on its work with ethnic and community media.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #104: Terry Gross turns the tables
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Hear a wide-ranging conversation with the “Fresh Air” host about the big issues facing public media.
System/Policy
WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
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The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.
People
PBS Board elects leaders, Martin to step down at KALW and more comings and goings
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The PBS Board also seated several new members.
System/Policy
Letter to the editor: Keillor’s punishment is out of proportion to what he did
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Allegations leveled against the creator and former host of “A Prairie Home Companion” don’t fit the pattern of sexual predators who deserved their takedowns.
System/Policy
WNYC CEO Laura Walker: ‘I take responsibility’
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In an interview on WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract or whether the “Takeaway” host received a severance payment.
Elena Rivera: ‘I’m hoping to be a bridge between communities’
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Public media means “bringing the community closer together through all of the amazing stories that we have on a daily basis.”
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #5: NPR founder Jack Mitchell
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Mitchell was the first employee of NPR and the first producer of “All Things Considered.”
Programs/Content
Podcast produced by WBUR, Reddit will highlight the site’s hidden stories
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“Endless Thread” aims to be a story-driven podcast that elaborates on original Reddit posts.
System/Policy
Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former ‘Takeaway’ host
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John Hockenberry’s former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.