System/Policy
PBS39 adds programming with donation of WYBE license
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The stations will share PBS39’s spectrum starting Jan. 5 until the FCC approves the license transfer.
Programs/Content
PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
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A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.
People
PBS Board elects leaders, Martin to step down at KALW and more comings and goings
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The PBS Board also seated several new members.
Quick Takes
CPB partners with NETA on Thought Leader Forum
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CPB President Pat Harrison said the forum “focuses on ways public media stations can enhance their educational content and services for new, diverse generations.”
System/Policy
House tax reform bill seeks end to tax-exempt deals for nonprofits
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The financing strategy is used by public broadcasters on large capital projects, such as NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Latino Public Broadcasting grants include support for ‘Farmer’s Wife,’ ‘Reportero’ filmmakers
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The projects are among 11 receiving support from LPB’s 2017 Public Media Content Fund.
Quick Takes
New Ken Burns website curates content related to his films
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The site’s name, Unum, is taken from the U.S. motto “e pluribus unum” — from many, one.
People
Kit Jensen to retire after 40 years, hip-hop artist joins MPR and other comings and goings
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“Kit has been a transformational leader in public media,” said Julie Adler Raskind, board chair for ideastream.
Quick Takes
Virginia’s WVPT to consolidate with Commonwealth Public Broadcasting
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WVPT’s licensee approved the merger “to strengthen its operational and strategic position moving forward.”
Obituaries
Host of WPT’s ‘Sewing With Nancy’ dies at 64
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Nancy Zieman had announced her retirement due to health issues in September.
Quick Takes
First ‘American Masters’ web series pays tribute to innovative women
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The program is part of a year-long initiative, #InspiringWomanPBS.
System/Policy
WUSF donates license to WEDU to keep programs on air in Tampa
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The agreement will keep the “zombie license” alive.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media name update reflects group’s broader reach
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The organization was previously the National Black Programming Consortium.
System/Policy
Library of Congress event gathers trailblazers to review pubcasting’s achievements
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“Public television is still vital to our lives,” Dick Cavett said. “It sounds corny, but I believe it.”
Quick Takes
Library of Congress provides access to Cavett archives, public TV Watergate hearings
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The library announced Friday the acquisition of Cavett’s archives and an online presentation of public television’s historic coverage of the Watergate hearings.
Programs/Content
Second school district halts use of WNET’s ‘Mission US’ games
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A Black Lives Matter leader said using the games to teach students about slavery was “grossly irresponsible.”
System/Policy
Take a video peek inside public broadcasting’s attic
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Look through the University of Maryland’s public media archives with Current.
System/Policy
Event at Library of Congress to honor half-century of pubcasting
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Participants include former PBS host Dick Cavett and Sen. Ed Markey.
Quick Takes
LocusPoint sues to stop sale of California public TV station
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A spokesperson for KCSM’s licensee called the complaint “frivolous.”
People
Brett to retire in Wisconsin, WGBH hires education exec and more comings and goings
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Malcolm Brett has worked in public broadcasting for 34 years .