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Monthly Archives: September 2018

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Programs/Content

‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | September 17, 2018

With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver “mind-expanding” interviews for American audiences.

WOSU Public Media receives $5 million gift

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | September 14, 2018

Two longtime donors committed the funds as the public broadcaster prepares for the public phase of a capital campaign.

People

Mayor takes on expanded oversight of NPR operations, leadership

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 13, 2018

Under the restructuring, CEO Jarl Mohn is turning his focus to fundraising and the “visibility” of NPR content.

People

APT hires Halford from PBS, NPR Board elects members and other comings and goings

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 13, 2018

Shawn Halford spent 21 years as senior director of programming and scheduling of PBS’ National Program Service.

Programs/Content

Revamped Detroit news show looks to community to set agenda

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | September 13, 2018

With “One Detroit,” Detroit Public Television is taking longtime hosts out of the studio and into the middle of local conversations.

NPR

NPR inquiry into former freelancer’s work finds more recycled clips

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 12, 2018

In reports filed for NPR newscasts from 2011-2018, Danielle Karson reused interviews in at least 157 stories, according to newsroom leaders.

System/Policy

Austin’s KUT wrestles with ‘serious issues’ in newsroom culture

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | September 12, 2018

Journalists of color have pressed KUT leaders to address multiple concerns about the workplace climate.

System/Policy

Departure of AIR CEO followed two complaint letters from staffers to board

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 11, 2018

A 16-page letter sent in July detailed a “toxic work environment” in AIR’s office.

Development

Ohio station gives listeners a way to escape pledge drive

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | September 11, 2018

Pledge-free web streams have declined in popularity in recent years, but some stations still offer the option to sustainers.

Quick Takes

Public broadcasters partner to expand weather warnings in Florida, South Carolina

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 10, 2018

South Carolina ETV in Columbia and WUFT in Gainesville, Fla., are collaborating.

Development

NPR Board approves two experiments with fundraising on digital platforms

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | September 7, 2018

An initiative to benefit stations would solicit donations on NPR’s digital platforms during a campaign at the end of this year.

Obituaries

Susan Howarth dies at 66; legacy includes landmark Supreme Court case

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 6, 2018

“Susan Howarth epitomized the very best of public broadcasting,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.

Quick Takes

Tentative agreement would save North Dakota station from signal interference

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 6, 2018

A local developer will pay to move Prairie Public’s transmitters and will contribute to rent for the new locations.

Quick Takes

Public media orgs begin effort to ‘raise journalistic ambition’ through newsroom surveys

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 5, 2018

Public media newsroom leaders are being asked to complete five surveys to help “improve the strength of our journalism system-wide.”

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