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Monthly Archives: May 2018

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"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #113: New WFAE podcast focuses on survivor of sexual assault

By Annie Russell | May 31, 2018

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 31, 2018

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 31, 2018

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 31, 2018

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 29, 2018

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

By Andrew Eversden, Former Editorial Intern | May 29, 2018

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

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | May 25, 2018

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

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | May 24, 2018

The San Diego station will hold the flagship festival, featuring awards and premieres.

Programs/Content

NPR shares final version of new ‘Morning Edition’ clock

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 24, 2018

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

By Lindsay Patterson | May 24, 2018

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 23, 2018

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

By Current Staff | May 23, 2018

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

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | May 23, 2018

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 23, 2018

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

By Tim Lloyd, Producer (St. Louis Public Radio), Kameel Stanley, Producer (St. Louis Public Radio) and Aaron Henkin, Producer (WYPR) | May 22, 2018

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

By Gabe Bullard, Independent Journalist (gabebullard.com) | May 21, 2018

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 21, 2018

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

By Ivy Kaplan, Editorial Intern | May 18, 2018

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

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | May 18, 2018

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 17, 2018

PBS is rolling out several initiatives and deepening collaborations with stations to help kids prepare for school.

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