System/Policy
Back-to-back hurricanes sideline Puerto Rico pubcasters
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Hurricane Maria, which left the island without electricity, “has had a catastrophic impact on Puerto Rico’s communications networks,” according to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
Programs/Content
KUOW’s ‘Second Wave’ podcast explores nuances of Vietnamese-American identity
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Host Thanh Tan often digs into her personal stories to explore issues of culture, family and the burdens carried by U.S.-born children of Vietnam.
Quick Takes
Sesame Workshop advances in $100M MacArthur Foundation competition
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In partnership with the International Rescue Committee, Sesame is among four organizations that advanced in the competition to address a big, complex global problem.
People
Phillip Manning: Covering natural disasters and municipal meetings, we report the facts
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A KTNA news producer learned about public media’s vital role during an emergency.
Programs/Content
NPR board hears details of ‘disruptive’ Digital Services transition
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The network is aiming for greater audience engagement across NPR and station digital platforms by bringing together Boston and Washington teams.
People
Lawrence Holden: Public TV was my Chautauqua
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Childhood summers at the Chautauqua Institution led this now-retired executive to seek a mix of showbiz, education and culture in public television.
Programs/Content
With new podcast, ‘Frontline’ recognizes that some stories are made for audio
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The long-running PBS series is launching “The Frontline Dispatch,” a biweekly podcast.
System/Policy
PBS39 questioner arrested during live town hall
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The man later said he was trying to force Sen. Pat Toomey to empathize with immigrants benefiting from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
People
Maria Murriel: ‘Let’s put our humanity at the forefront of our work’
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The freelance journalist says public media should lead by putting people first.