Author: April Simpson
Public media stations, journalists beef over the best Washington
The issue arose as D.C. voters prepare to weigh in on whether the city should ask Congress for statehood.North Dakota judge dismisses charge against ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman went to North Dakota Monday to surrender to authorities.Amy Goodman to turn herself in to North Dakota authorities
Goodman plans to issue a press statement followed by a short walk to the county jail.Baltimore mayor bans WYPR reporter from press conferences
The ban extends throughout the mayor’s term, which ends in December.Public radio provides “lifeline,” direction for renowned lawyer Dickie Scruggs
Listening to public radio while doing time connected Dickie Scruggs to the outside world and his former life.Latest Radiotopia fundraiser promotes brand over shows
Public Radio Exchange is trying to build the network’s brand to benefit all shows regardless of audience size.Humanities scholars bring new perspectives to nonprofit media
The deadline for host organizations to apply this year is Oct. 18.After delays, WFMU’s Audience Engine aims for early 2017 rollout
The project’s ambitious scale has prolonged development.Longtime WNYC music host Oscar Brand dies at 96
Brand hosted the station’s “Folklife Festival” for more than 70 years, earning him a Guinness world record.Nonprofit news outlets mirror overall media in diversity, according to ASNE survey
The survey found that minority employment is at 23 percent for online-only sites, slightly higher than the 17 percent reported for daily ...‘Fresh Air’ host Terry Gross awarded National Humanities Medal
A citation noted Gross’s “artful probing of the human experience.”Small fire derails KALW pledge drive
The fire affected the station’s lines for fundraising calls.Reported.ly aims to keep going after losing First Look support
The social-media reporting outfit suspended operations Aug. 31.At CIR–WFMU show, comedians mine environmental reporting for laughs
The show highlighted New Jersey’s legacy of pollution.While sustainers are growing, experts say public radio still needs new donors
Efforts to build sustainer files have shifted from conversion to acquisition, according to a recent study by Target Analytics.
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