People
Comings and goings: NPR’s Schaefer retires after 18 years, Bentley to leave KCRW …
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Newscasts EP Robert Garcia said Rob Schaefer is known for his “sharp news instincts and a dry but wicked sense of humor.”
System/Policy
House approves $50M hike in CPB support
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Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.
People
‘World Cafe’ host to step down this autumn
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Talia Schlanger will depart to “pursue new creative endeavors,” according to producing station WXPN.
Programs/Content
Ready To Learn backs kids-care messenger Bright By Text
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The texting service reaches busy parents and caregivers with child-care information and resources.
People
Comings and goings: Two longtime programmers announce exits, WCBU reorganizes …
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WTTW’s Dan Soles and WILL’s David Thiel will leave their posts June 28.
People
KLCC in Oregon gets new GM
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Jim Rondeau previously directed broadcast operations at KSBR in Mission Viejo, Calif.
People
Mosley to join ‘Here & Now’ as third co-host
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Tonya Mosley will join Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson Aug. 5.
Programs/Content
PBS’ plans for thematic programming will provide ‘cornerstones’ for station efforts
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At the PBS Annual Meeting, the network’s chief programmer said upcoming initiatives will be “built around specific content themes that are locked in and announced several months or even years in advance.”
People
Comings and goings: Third Coast co-founder to depart, NPR adds Hill voice …
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Johanna Zorn will leave the Third Coast International Audio Festival this fall.