Year: 2024
‘Nova’ pairs with stations to help viewers experience total solar eclipse
“This is an event that can bring an entire country together and show people the world in a way that only science ...American Public Media restructures APM Studios, eliminates positions
APM Studios will move away from being a standalone podcast studio.Oregon Public Broadcasting voluntarily recognizes union of content staff
More than 60 employees will be part of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists union.More than ever, we need to rethink our election coverage
"Surely, we are capable of changing when the stakes are so high and the consequences of failure so dire. And make no ...Geoffrey Baer investigates a UFO sighting and the city’s famous style of hot dog in ...
Longtime WTTW host and producer Geoffrey Baer has made programs about Chicago’s history and architecture since the 1990s. "Chicago Mysteries" offered a ...WMFE pursues new audiences with weekday show ‘Engage’
“Part of our vision is to lead the community conversation. … I see 'Engage' as the most public, consistent way we're doing ...Tonya Mosley explores a family mystery in ‘She Has a Name’
"This is a story that needs to be told ... for my sake, for our family's sake, and for those who will ...KCUR staffers seek to unionize
“As KCUR continues to grow and develop to better serve the community, we seek a more active role in the shared future ...PBS proposes 4% increase in station dues to balance 2025 budget
A proposal to be forwarded to stations allocates $7.6 million of PBS’ own funds for strategic priorities.WBUR turns to buyouts to cut costs
The buyouts aim to cut expenses by about 10% in the first phase of the station's budget reduction plan.‘Tiny Time Travel’ shorts help kids learn emotional literacy
The new PBS Kids series is a literacy show “about different ways to communicate ... and understanding peoples’ points of view,” says ...WFYI union receives voluntary recognition
The staff announced their intent to unionize earlier this month.Favian Perez tapped as CEO of Nevada Public Radio
Perez had been serving as the station's interim CEO.Comings and goings: WETA hires chief revenue officer, Maine Public appoints chief programmer …
Shawn Castellanos was named EVP and chief revenue officer for WETA.House approves $535M for FY26 CPB appropriation
Last year, a subcommittee had recommended zeroing out public media funding.
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