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Monthly Archives: December 2020

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System/Policy

Relief bill would give university licensees access to PPP loans

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | December 23, 2020

Hundreds of previously ineligible stations would have access to the financial assistance if the bill is signed into law.

System/Policy

After union win, staffers at MPR’s The Current seek to address ‘identity crisis’

By Cinnamon Janzer, Freelance Contributor | December 22, 2020

Current and former employees of the Triple A station say they’re troubled by a lack of staff diversity and a clear mission statement, as well as “tension between who we are and who we’re allowed to be.”

System/Policy

CPB receives FY23 raise, denied emergency relief

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 22, 2020

The corporation, which had sought $50 million in increased appropriations, got a $10 million bump.

People

Comings and goings: Robert Costa leaving ‘Washington Week’, Gunjan Kedia joins PBS board …

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 21, 2020

Costa will co-write a book with Bob Woodward about President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden.

Featured in People

Shari Lamke hired to lead Pioneer PBS

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 18, 2020

Lamke previously held production management and director roles at TPT in St. Paul, Minn.

Tech

Public TV advocates hail FCC ruling on ATSC 3.0

By Scott Fybush, Freelance Contributor | December 18, 2020

The commission is giving noncommercial TV stations a break on several rules and fees, a move that public broadcasters hope will lead to increased datacasting opportunities.

System/Policy

WNET’s plan to address diversity and inclusion leaves some employees feeling shut out

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 17, 2020

As management resets its approach for improving workplace culture, an employee-led group that pressed for change moves to the sidelines.

Programs/Content

Amid the pandemic, ‘Ear Hustle’ pivots to covering COVID within prison’s walls

By Rahsaan "New York" Thomas, Co-Host and Co-Producer ("Ear Hustle" Podcast) | December 16, 2020

“Ear Hustle has done several tough interviews before, but this is my toughest.”

People

Public Broadcasting Atlanta names Jennifer Dorian CEO

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 15, 2020

Dorian previously worked as GM of Turner Classic Movies.

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