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Monthly Archives: December 2022

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Programs/Content

Study finds greater racial diversity in public TV documentaries, both on screen and behind the scenes

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 22, 2022

Commercial media outlets are “much more likely” than their public media counterparts to distribute documentaries directed by men and white filmmakers, according to a study by the Center for Media & Social Impact at American University’s School of Communication.

Programs/Content

As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults

By Gregory Wakeman, Freelance Contributor | December 22, 2022

An overhaul of PBS’ weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.

People

Justin Shoman named president of Alaska’s KTOO

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 21, 2022

Shoman succeeds Bill Legere, who has worked for the organization for more than three decades.

Development

Rollout of NPR Network donations tests more than the public radio giving experience

By Liz Reid, Freelance Contributor | December 21, 2022

As NPR and stations team up to build membership through digital channels, a growing sense of urgency about fundraising confronts concerns about trust and transparency. 

System/Policy

Senate confirms three nominees to CPB’s board of directors

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 21, 2022

Kathy Im, whose nomination had been pending since last year, was confirmed alongside Ruby Calvert and Diane Kaplan.

Programs/Content

Ahoy, Story Pirates! ‘SPTV’ brings creative storytelling to broadcast TV

By Marah Eakin, Freelance Contributor | December 21, 2022

The public TV sibling of the popular kids podcast debuted in 2020 on KLCS in Los Angeles.

Programs/Content

WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | December 20, 2022

The station launched the hourlong “Buffalo, What’s Next?” radio program in the wake of the May 14 mass shooting in the city.

Programs/Content

A mission to boost literacy informs ‘Drawn In,’ a program from Nine PBS

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 20, 2022

Nine PBS in St. Louis partnered with Lion Forge Animation to create a series that features diverse characters who share a love of comic books.

People

Comings and goings: NPR appoints ‘ATC’ EP, longtime correspondent John Burnett will retire …

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 19, 2022

Sami Yenigun steps up to EP for “All Things Considered.”

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