Author: Dru Sefton
Former CPB Board chair Alan Sagner dies at 97
Sagner, a New York businessman, was nominated to the board in 1994 by President Clinton.Raymond Wittcoff, early proponent of educational TV, dies at 96
In a 1952 speech, Wittcoff called for “a bold and forthright plan for the creation of a national educational television network.”Acorn TV delays release of new ‘Doc Martin’ episodes on public TV
The media company has extended its exclusive window for Season 8 on its own streaming service.In memoriam, 2017
A look back at public broadcasters we remembered in obituaries this year.Wahl takes over RJC in Phoenix, NFCB chooses board members, and other comings and goings
Tracy Wahl left NPR in November 2016 as executive producer for editorial franchises.Latest tax reform legislation saves private activity bonds
Public broadcasters have used the bonds to fund construction projects and signal expansions.WCET’s Grace Hill dies at 78 following 47-year career
Pledge show producer TJ Lubinsky called Hill “one of the all-time great programmers.”Kentucky station offers staffers counseling after lawmaker’s suicide
An investigative unit of Louisville Public Media reported allegations Monday of sexual assault by the state representative.Documentary resurrects memories of idyllic Greek Jewish community
“Whenever the subject of Greek Jews comes up, most people say ‘There is such a thing?’” filmmaker Lawrence Russo said.WGBH COO Godley to shift duties to focus on business services
A plan to expand the Contributor Development Partnership calls for enhanced analysis of public media donor behaviors.PBS39 adds programming with donation of WYBE license
The stations will share PBS39’s spectrum starting Jan. 5 until the FCC approves the license transfer.PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.PBS Board elects leaders, Martin to step down at KALW and more comings and goings
The PBS Board also seated several new members.CPB partners with NETA on Thought Leader Forum
CPB President Pat Harrison said the forum “focuses on ways public media stations can enhance their educational content and services for new, ...House tax reform bill seeks end to tax-exempt deals for nonprofits
The financing strategy is used by public broadcasters on large capital projects, such as NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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