Year: 2017
Empire State Building sues Pacifica over $1.35M in unpaid rent
Pacifica has been “chronically late” on payments, according to the Empire State Realty Trust.‘Marketplace’ reporter fired after post questioning objectivity in journalism
The journalist believes public media’s standards for newsroom diversity and objective reporting are in conflict.Key lawmaker downplays threat to CPB funding
If the White House is serious about reducing the deficit, its budget will target larger programs, Rep. Cole says.‘Nova’ sets $2.25M stretch goal for first Kickstarter campaign
With crowd backing, a science special featuring David Pogue would be distributed to every U.S. high school.Public radio audience growth extends to live audio streams
Online listenership for news and talk is growing three times faster than for music.PBS Development, stations to test social media fundraising platform
A pilot campaign will use Goodworld.me technology to support the March pledge drives of up to 10 stations.Public broadcasting archive assembles look at protest in America
The online exhibit is culled from more than 50 radio call-in shows, local newscasts, raw footage and interviews.ProPublica builds on election project with database Documenting Hate
Its latest reporting partnership will be an ongoing initiative to verify reports on hate crimes and collaborate on investigations.Community group to take over WAMU bluegrass service
Supporters organized to create a foundation to preserve the broadcast service for music lovers in metropolitan D.C.WNYC event series uses essays to frame discussions about race
“Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race” brings together unlikely pairings of speakers for micro-conversations about black experiences with racism. ...Illinois station develops hit true crime podcast
"Suspect Convictions" has been downloaded more than 600,000 times since its launch this month.Knight Foundation report: Public radio needs to work harder to adopt digital-first orientation
“From Airwaves to Earbuds: Lessons From Knight Investments in Digital Audio and Podcasting,” finds that the public radio system is "not yet ...MPT film on opioid addiction to air regionally on commercial stations
A newspaper coalition representing more than 100 publications and wire services also will cover the topic.Knight News Match raises more than $1.2 million
“This is yet another sign that the public is willing to pay for quality journalism,” said Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation’s VP of ...Third Coast offers Radio Residency for audio producers
The one-week program is open to all who identify themselves as part of an under-represented group in public radio and podcasting.
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