Quick Takes
Trump approves Labor–HHS support for CPB, interconnection, Ready To Learn
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The Labor-HHS-Education Bill has not been signed into law before the end of the fiscal year for more than two decades.
Quick Takes
NPR urges FCC to provide ‘full reimbursement’ for radio stations affected by repack
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Local stations “have limited financial and operational resources to absorb the impact of the TV repack,” NPR said in FCC comments.
System/Policy
Tennessee stations to launch first statewide emergency datacasting initiative
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The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will provide a $2 million grant.
People
For fusion band All-Nite Public Radio, the name points to eclectic influences
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“You never know what you’ll hear on public radio,” says pianist and composer Victor Moore.
Programs/Content
After merger of PRI and PRX, ‘both companies will be affected in some way’
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The companies’ union is affecting personnel, programming and PRI’s relationship with WGBH.
Obituaries
Retired GM Patrick Keating dies; developed Florida Channel, National Civic Trust
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Keating was also an early supporter of the Digital Convergence Alliance, a joint master control service in Jacksonville, Fla.
People
Wallace to retire from KQED, NPR promotes Charney and other comings and goings
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Jo Anne Wallace, VP and GM of KQED Radio, has worked for the San Francisco station since 1990.
Programs/Content
How Scott Carrier is navigating the plight of the lone, listener-sponsored podcaster
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Producers who have left public radio to go solo as podcasters have made some outstanding work. But the work has sometimes made them emotional wrecks.
System/Policy
KUT’s interim GM resigns after bumpy four months
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Patti Smith will step down Oct. 8, according to an email she sent to staff Monday afternoon.
Quick Takes
Vehicle-donation programs CARS, V-Dac merge
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Charitable Adult Rides & Services and Car Talk VDP/V-Dac will operate as a single nonprofit.
Obituaries
Filmmaker Perry Miller Adato remembered for elevating women
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The documentarian died Sept. 16 at the age of 97.
System/Policy
Amid continuing concerns in newsroom, KUT leader urges staff to ‘move on’
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Interim GM Patti Smith and KUT journalists also disagreed when Smith intervened in the station’s coverage of its own internal matters.
Programs/Content
Format spotlighting hip-hop, R&B will get tryout on three stations
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The stations will receive CPB grants to implement the new “Urban Alternative” format.
Programs/Content
‘Live from Here’ shakes up cast ahead of upcoming season
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The show is moving away from its roots with Garrison Keillor.
Quick Takes
Detroit fellowship program picks four reporters to cover food issues in city
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WDET and Feet in 2 Worlds are partnering on the fellowships.
Quick Takes
Sesame Workshop: No, Bert and Ernie are not gay
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Comments from a former writer for the show prompted a tweet from the Workshop Tuesday.
System/Policy
College approves sale of Alabama radio station
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The college is reportedly negotiating with a religious broadcaster.
Programs/Content
Through podcasts, kids’ shows also get more airtime on old-school radio
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Podcasts give creators of kids’ shows more freedom, but finding ways to play to radio’s strengths can help them reach more listeners.
System/Policy
KJZZ executive demoted following investigation of staff complaints
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A report found that Associate GM of News Mark Moran drove employees after drinking, kissed a former intern and made remarks perceived by staff as sexist and inappropriate.
System/Policy
Letter from the executive director: Announcing ‘Local that Works’ finalists
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Our panel of judges selected four projects that they believe deserve wider attention and adoption within public media.