Author: Francisco Rodriguez
Francisco is Current’s fall 2025 editorial intern. He has written for outlets such as Solitary Watch, Hola Cultura and AWOL, a student-run magazine at American University. He has also had his work featured in the Washington City Paper. When he’s not working, Francisco is likely reading, playing music or in the company of his friends.
‘Reveal’ finds new footing with faster, timely reporting
Timelier coverage, a new weekly podcast and a merger with Mother Jones have breathed new life into the show following a rough few years.April 6, 2026David Brancaccio to move into correspondent role at ‘Marketplace’
The host of Marketplace Morning Report will begin reporting on the future effects of economic decisions.April 1, 2026APMG partners with tech company to streamline distribution of ‘Marketplace’ digital content
The partnership utilizes Distributed Media Lab’s technology to integrate curated collections of Marketplace content into stations’ websites.March 24, 2026‘Wowsabout’ PBS special seeks to inspire awe in preschoolers
The 22-minute live-action special follows puppets Roxy the hedgehog and Ronald the pig as they explore Sequoia National Park.March 16, 2026NPR underscores mission with national advertising campaign
The multimedia campaign reimagines NPR’s iconic logo in several phases that will roll out over the coming weeks.March 12, 2026How four public media workers are navigating life after layoffs
Losing a job is “all the emotions you could possibly feel, and you’ve got to work through it and get through it ...March 9, 2026BTPM unveils dual-format NPR-classical lineup alongside new commercial station
The commercial station will present a primarily news-based format that features some nationally distributed shows but not NPR's newsmagazines.March 3, 2026Vision Maker series features shorts by young filmmakers
First People, First Stories presents stories of contemporary Native American life as captured by early-career creative talents.March 2, 2026WNYC and Gothamist refresh local news podcast with new format
The show’s new format focuses on dissecting the stories that matter most to New York City residents.February 25, 2026Detroit PBS receives $2M for initiative focused on faith in community
The station will produce special programming representing the Detroit community’s diverse array of religions as part of the four-year initiative.February 11, 2026Buffalo Toronto Public Media applies to make classical station commercial
The move is part of the station’s efforts to address its loss of CPB funding.February 9, 2026Alaska’s KUAC restores programming through partnership with KTOO
The partnership has restored select programming from World and Create, and KUAC has also reintroduced overnight broadcasts.January 29, 2026Native Public Media partners with Arizona Community Foundation to support tribal stations
The partnership aims to provide stations with both immediate relief and long-term financial stability.January 27, 2026Public TV stations lean into local film initiatives
New partnerships bring authentic local stories from emerging talents to broadcast and streaming platforms.January 23, 2026Students sue Cleveland State over Ideastream deal to program station
The lawsuit alleges that the university violated students’ free speech rights when it replaced student programming with a 24/7 jazz stream.January 15, 2026















