Programs/Content
How ‘engaged’ radio journalism helped a community tackle suicide
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Capital Public Radio relied on live events, local experts and media partnerships to examine a taboo topic in California’s rural Amador County.
Quick Takes
Pubcasters complain FCC rules on satellite renewal are ‘antiquated’
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TV stations are now required to renew satellite carriage requests every three years.
Obituaries
Steven Meuché, former leader of Michigan’s WKAR, dies at 74
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“WKAR is the community institution it is today because of Steve’s leadership, innovative spirit and business acumen,” a colleague said.
Programs/Content
Colorado Public Radio builds investigative unit to match its growing news ambitions
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With a multiyear gift from an anonymous donor, the Denver network is hiring an editor for its new investigations team.
Programs/Content
WFIU show aims to expand environmental reporting on Indiana and beyond
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The new radio show and podcast will prepare listeners for addressing the “grand challenge” of environmental change.
People
Scannell takes over at Southern California Public Radio, WFMT announces GM, and other comings and goings
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Herb Scannell chaired the board of New York Public Radio from 2009–13.
System/Policy
Illinois stations consider management agreement to preserve Peoria’s WCBU
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WGLT approached Bradley University, WCBU’s licensee, after plans to tear down the station’s building were announced.
Quick Takes
PBS encourages FCC to disburse additional repack funds to stations
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The FCC must set reimbursement rules for translators and FM stations by March 23.
People
Remembering Russell Baker, the ‘Masterpiece’ host who performed ‘ballet in a phone booth’
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The writer and columnist, who died Monday at the age of 93, “charmed everyone” he worked with as host of the WGBH series for 10 years.