System/Policy
Cascade Public Media fires Crosscut managing editor
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Less than a week after the news site’s employees voted to unionize, management dismissed Florangela Davila over “differences in strategic outlook.”
System/Policy
KHSU licensee taps Capital Public Radio for short-term agreement
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The deal runs through October unless the two sides agree to an extension.
Programs/Content
MPT enlists Firelight Films for documentaries on iconic Marylanders
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“I couldn’t have dreamt of two better subjects for films,” says Firelight’s Stanley Nelson.
System/Policy
Deal between Texas stations aids struggling KCOS in El Paso
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The agreement allows the stations to “look to the future as more of a broad regional network rather than just individual stations in small rural communities,” said Texas Tech Public Media’s GM.
System/Policy
After cutting his job, NPR grants David Welna four-month extension
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The national security correspondent will continue at the network in a different role until Jan. 6.
System/Policy
Pointing to harmful messaging, autism organization ends partnership with Sesame Workshop
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The Autistic Self Advocacy Network said that a resource kit for parents, developed by the autism organization Autism Speaks, furthers “stigma against autistic children and adults.”
System/Policy
Judge rejects NPR’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
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The $57 million lawsuit claims NPR published defamatory statements about a Texas investor.
Programs/Content
In St. Louis, a ‘Mini J School’ makes public radio listeners advocates for real news
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“We felt a need and a desire for people to know and understand more deeply how you can tell the news you’re getting is from a reputable source, but even going deeper than that, to understand the profession of journalism and why it’s important for democracy.”
System/Policy
NLRB rules against Rhode Island PBS in union dispute
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The ruling affirms a judge’s 2018 decision.
Programs/Content
With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
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The debut issue of WJCT’s “Adapt” featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.
Engagement
By tapping a community’s knowledge, ‘Lunch & Listen’ events can make your journalism better
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Informal gatherings with residents of a South Sacramento neighborhood helped Capital Public Radio set the editorial direction for a new podcast while drawing back the curtain on the reporting process.
System/Policy
Citing changing priorities, NPR will eliminate some newsroom jobs
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NPR will cut the position of longtime reporter David Welna as part of the restructuring.
Programs/Content
Comings and goings: Gerdeman leaves PBS, WGBH awards fellowships …
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Gerdeman is starting a consulting service after more than five years at PBS.
System/Policy
At a time when local information is needed, FCC vote endangers public-access stations
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The commission’s decision last week could threaten funding for Public, Educational and Government outlets, many of which provide unique coverage of their communities.
Development
NPR turns listener’s ‘NPR Blues’ into station promo material
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An NPR fan’s Tiny Desk Contest submission is available for use in station fundraisers this fall.
Obituaries
Kentucky Educational Television founder O. Leonard Press dies at 97
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KET’s longtime leader “made it clear what business we were in — helping people. We were there to help the people no one else was helping.”
Programs/Content
Public media is failing in its mission to inform and educate citizens — and here’s what you can do about it
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A coalition of nonpartisan organizations and news media are participating in a media and education campaign on American democracy. Won’t you join us?
People
Comings and goings: Denny exits in Wisconsin, ‘NewsHour’ staffs Ariz. bureau …
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Garry Denny has worked for Wisconsin Public Television for 33 years.
Programs/Content
Kerger commits to continue leading PBS through ‘time of great experimentation’
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“This is not a time for the faint of heart,” PBS’ president told TV critics when announcing that she had renewed her contract for five more years.