People
Comings and goings: Lulu Garcia-Navarro joins New York Times, NPR names chief culture editor …
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Garcia-Navarro recently announced her departure from NPR.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media moves closer to acquiring Sun-Times
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The outlets agreed to a nonbinding deal Wednesday.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media, Sun-Times are ‘exploring partnerships’
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CPM’s interim CEO told staff that the entities are looking to “strengthen local journalism in the city and our region.”
System/Policy
New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV’s track record on DEI
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The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.
People
Four with ties to pubmedia receive MacArthur Fellowships
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Daniel Alarcón, host and EP of NPR’s “Radio Ambulante” podcast, was among this year’s recipients.
Programs/Content
How NPR can leverage stations’ reporting to help save local journalism
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“Enterprising local reports from newsrooms across the country are simply not reflected enough in the NPR’s signature news magazines,” writes former CPB Board member Howard Husock.
System/Policy
NPR budgets for improved financial outlook in new fiscal year
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NPR has exceeded financial expectations in the current fiscal year thanks in part to a “great resurgence” in sponsorship.
People
Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members …
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“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Development
Stations look to increase retention as trends for new donors cause concern
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“If new donors continue declining overall, that means retention of those donors is going to be more important than ever.”