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Opinion: Arkansans saved PBS. That’s good news for other civic institutions.
"The reprieve for PBS showed that there’s a pragmatic argument for civic institutions that can overcome political arguments."
University sells radio station to Lehigh Valley Public Media
LVPM has managed WLVR-FM since 2019.
KUT GM fired by university after challenging statements about festival security
KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
Governor’s plan to save NJ PBS moves toward finish line
Critics say a state university’s management raises questions of editorial independence.
WXPN celebrates nation’s semiquincentennial with eclectic initiatives uplifting local music
The Philadelphia station is taking advantage of its location in the nation’s birthplace with an array of anniversary-related endeavors embracing local musicians.
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‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ seeks new audiences with YouTube expansion
Fred Rogers Productions expects that the new YouTube content will increase overall shareability and help more kids and parents find the show.South Dakota Public Broadcasting host Karl Gehrke dies at 64
“Karl was a vibrant presence at SDPB for more than three decades, touching countless listeners across the state and beyond through his passion for music and storytelling,” the station said in a press release.Nebraska Public Media adds ‘dedicated’ Omaha FM station, increasing statewide reach
The station will feature news and talk programs during the day and a mix of rock, blues, folk and alternative country at night.Cara Williams Fry to lead Kansas City PBS
Fry is currently GM of Northwest Public Broadcasting.
Giovannoni: On the discipline public radio lost — and the metrics needed to recover it
How public radio invented, used and forgot the measure of its own worth — and how it can begin anew.Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media.NPR hires Nadine Zylstra as CCO
Zylstra comes to NPR from Pinterest and was a previous VP at Sesame Workshop.
New partnership preserves PBS on Ohio’s WBGU
WBGU had previously announced that it would end its PBS affiliation at the end of June.Take your reporting for a walk: Why public media should pilot walking tours
Tours offer the opportunity to build trust, boost audience engagement, generate revenue and communicate local news and information.Arkansas TV will keep PBS affiliation after foundation raises funds to cover dues
The Arkansas TV Foundation secured about $5 million since March, when the commission paused its plan to end ties with PBS.
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