Year: 2017
CUNY seeks to fill gap left by closure of New America Media
The university's journalism school is exploring how it can expand on its work with ethnic and community media.‘The Pub’ #104: Terry Gross turns the tables
Hear a wide-ranging conversation with the "Fresh Air" host about the big issues facing public media.WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.PBS Board elects leaders, Martin to step down at KALW and more comings and goings
The PBS Board also seated several new members.Letter to the editor: Keillor’s punishment is out of proportion to what he did
Allegations leveled against the creator and former host of "A Prairie Home Companion" don't fit the pattern of sexual predators who deserved ...WNYC CEO Laura Walker: ‘I take responsibility’
In an interview on WNYC's "Brian Lehrer Show," Walker declined to elaborate on why the station did not renew John Hockenberry’s contract ...Elena Rivera: ‘I’m hoping to be a bridge between communities’
Public media means "bringing the community closer together through all of the amazing stories that we have on a daily basis."‘Made Possible By…’ #5: NPR founder Jack Mitchell
Mitchell was the first employee of NPR and the first producer of "All Things Considered."Podcast produced by WBUR, Reddit will highlight the site’s hidden stories
"Endless Thread" aims to be a story-driven podcast that elaborates on original Reddit posts.Reports detail accounts of bullying, sexual harassment by former ‘Takeaway’ host
John Hockenberry's former co-hosts and colleagues have shared stories of hostile behavior and unwanted attention and physical contact.NPR, members look ahead to reinvention of station websites
As it prepares to sunset Core Publisher, NPR is exploring new ways to integrate digital content from stations and its own platforms.CPB partners with NETA on Thought Leader Forum
CPB President Pat Harrison said the forum “focuses on ways public media stations can enhance their educational content and services for new, ...House tax reform bill seeks end to tax-exempt deals for nonprofits
The financing strategy is used by public broadcasters on large capital projects, such as NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.Pubcasters look for upside from donated ‘zombie’ licenses
The FCC’s TV spectrum auction is producing unusual and unexpected gifts for a handful of fortunate broadcasters in major markets.MPR fires Garrison Keillor over ‘inappropriate behavior’
MPR is also ending distribution and broadcasts of "The Writer's Almanac" and rebroadcasts of "The Best of A Prairie Home Companion" hosted ...
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