"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #113: New WFAE podcast focuses on survivor of sexual assault
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Sarah Delia’s reporting sent her on a deep dive to find out more about the criminal justice system’s handling of sexual assault cases.
People
Franklin to retire in Connecticut, WAMU adds DCist hires, and more comings and goings
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Connecticut Public Board Chair Tom Barnes said Franklin “has played a transformational role in growing and securing the future of this organization.”
Tech
Digital team narrows search for developer of universal pubmedia sign-in
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At the PMBA Conference, KQED Chief Digital Officer Tim Olson discussed plans for a shared digital infrastructure for public media.
Quick Takes
NPR finds blogs not ‘resonating’ with readers, shuts down five
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Individual stories are pulling more traffic, and a survey had found that readers were unfamiliar with NPR’s blogs.
Quick Takes
Leonard Lopate returns to public radio after WNYC firing
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The former WNYC host’s new show is on two stations in New York and Connecticut.
Programs/Content
For third exploration of musical genres, WXPN gets religion
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The Philadelphia station’s project on gospel music includes a nationally distributed radio documentary and limited-run podcast.
Quick Takes
Senate confirms nominations of two CPB Board members
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The Senate confirmed the nominations of Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross Thursday.
Quick Takes
PBS, KPBS partner with military-themed film festival for nationwide rollout
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The San Diego station will hold the flagship festival, featuring awards and premieres.
Programs/Content
NPR shares final version of new ‘Morning Edition’ clock
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The clock includes a spot for inserting local news that station leaders had requested.
Programs/Content
As kids’ podcasts gain ground, producers test ideas for live shows
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When WBUR hosted its first-ever Podcast Playdate festival, fans lined up to “meet the people behind the voices.”
System/Policy
Newsrooms must be ‘prodded into action’ on staffing diversity, says Harvard report
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NPR and “PBS NewsHour” were among the few national media outlets to share staff diversity data for the report.
System/Policy
Current’s guide to state funding of public broadcasting
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How much does your state spend on public media? Which states spend the most and least per resident? And where does the money go? Our comprehensive guide has the answers.
System/Policy
Outsize spending on pubcasting in Utah backs state-spanning broadband services
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The Utah Education and Telehealth Network not only broadcasts on three TV channels but oversees a statewide broadband network that reaches more than 1,500 schools, libraries, hospitals, clinics and health departments.
System/Policy
For some pubcasters, state funding plays valuable role in strengthening service
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State money makes up a relatively small slice of total system revenue but can make a big difference at stations.
Programs/Content
How design thinking gave these producers a fresh approach to local podcasts
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The producers of the podcasts We Live Here and Out of the Blocks share lessons from PRX’s Project Catapult.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #112: Balancing daily news demands with the pursuit of in-depth storytelling
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When you’re tasked with reporting the news, but your heart — and the audience — wants narrative … what do you do?
People
Koester joins PRX as COO, O’Leary exits ‘Marketplace’ and other comings and goings
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Shona Koester spent the past six years at American Public Media, departing as VP of distribution and content partnerships.
Programs/Content
Journalism initiative aims to re-energize local coverage around the country
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Three public broadcasters and the nonprofit newsroom Mississippi Today will host reporters from the program’s inaugural class.
Programs/Content
All-female panel at Non-Comm convention calls for gender equality in music radio
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The all-female panel suggested ways station leaders and others can change their work and mindsets to be more inclusive and supportive of women.
System/Policy
PBS ‘planting flag firmly’ on kindergarten readiness for all children
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PBS is rolling out several initiatives and deepening collaborations with stations to help kids prepare for school.