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Monthly Archives: November 2019

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Programs/Content

WTTW’s Firsthand looks at impact of gun violence on victims, perpetrators and their families

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | November 27, 2019

Producer Dan Protess profiled Chicagoans whose stories point to solutions to the city’s high rate of gun-related crimes.

People

Margaret Low on her ‘double homecoming’ to WBUR

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 26, 2019

Low is returning to public radio in January to lead the Boston station.

People

Julian Wyllie joins Current’s reporting team

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | November 26, 2019

He’ll report from Washington on public TV and CPB.

System/Policy

Why the Public Broadcasting Act needs an update to save local public media journalism

By Howard Husock, Senior Fellow (American Enterprise Institute) | November 25, 2019

A former CPB board member argues that the funder’s Regional Journalism Collaboratives “are based on priorities set by Washington, not localities.”

People

WBUR hires Margaret Low as CEO

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 25, 2019

Low returns to public media after leading The Atlantic’s events division.

People

WETA CEO Sharon Rockefeller receives National Medal of Arts

By Braeden Waddell, Editorial Intern | November 22, 2019

In presenting the medal, President Trump joked that he now hopes to get “good publicity” from “PBS NewsHour” and “Washington Week.”

People

KERA hires Nico Leone as CEO

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 22, 2019

Leone has led KCUR for seven years.

People

John Hess named GM of WUWM

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 22, 2019

Hess is currently COO at Arizona Public Media.

Programs/Content

‘Masterpiece’ promotes Susanne Simpson in move to bolster program development

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | November 21, 2019

Simpson is stepping up to EP to allow Rebecca Eaton to focus on developing new original projects as EP-at-large.

Tech
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American Archive collaborations expand scope, purpose of digital collection

By Braeden Waddell, Editorial Intern | November 20, 2019

The archive’s efforts include working with universities, public media stations and preservation organizations around the country.

People

Florida’s WMFE taps CPB veep as new leader

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | November 20, 2019

Erika Pulley-Hayes has worked for CPB since 2005.

Tech

Public media looks to new CMS for systemwide boost to web offerings

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | November 20, 2019

With CPB’s backing, a push to transition NPR station sites to a new content management system has expanded to include TV stations and joint licensees.

People

Third Coast Festival names new executive director

By Andrew Lapin, Freelance Contributor | November 19, 2019

Shirley Alfaro’s experience in arts and media administration has included a role with StoryCorps Chicago.

People

Joshua Johnson to leave ‘1A’ for MSNBC

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 19, 2019

WAMU will continue the show after Johnson’s departure in December.

System/Policy

NPR Illinois appeals to university trustees for exemption from confidentiality policy

By Elizabeth Donald, Freelance Contributor | November 19, 2019

Trustees said they are “committed to working on a solution” to the standoff over how to handle tips about sexual harassment on campus.

People

Comings and goings: NPR board names vice chair, KQED launches housing desk …

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | November 18, 2019

Wonya Lucas has served on NPR’s board since 2017.

Programs/Content

MPR’s ‘Flyover’ returns to explore political transformations in the Midwest

By Andrea Smardon, Freelance Contributor | November 15, 2019

The new season of the live call-in show will focus on the Midwestern counties that swung from blue to red in 2016.

System/Policy

University may spin off Memphis’ WUMR to new nonprofit

By Braeden Waddell, Editorial Intern | November 14, 2019

A collaboration with local nonprofits would expand the station’s news, music and cultural programming.

About Current

Letter from our executive director: Public media saved my life

By Julie Drizin, Executive Director | November 14, 2019

If you asked how you could help our executive director after she was hit by a car, here’s her suggestion.

Programs/Content

Moyers’ push for prime-time impeachment broadcasts fails to convince PBS, some stations

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | November 13, 2019

The veteran journalist took his latest argument for nightly rebroadcasts of the hearings directly to station leaders.

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