Author: Francisco Rodriguez
Downsizing at KYUK in Bethel will eliminate nine jobs
"It is just heartbreaking for us,” says Kristin Hall, GM of the public media organization serving remote communities in southwestern Alaska.Radio Bilingüe delays equipment upgrades after loss of CPB, FEMA funds
The Spanish-language broadcaster's stations operate as a warning system and response network during emergencies such as floods, hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes.Ideastream agreement to program Cleveland State’s WCSB spurs pushback from students, community members
Ideastream and CSU executives call the partnership a “win-win,” but fans of WCSB’s previous format are lamenting the switch to jazz programming. ...Cleveland’s Ideastream bolsters jazz programming with ‘landmark’ $1M donation from local family
The donation from Northeast Ohio's "first family of jazz" will fund a new studio for performances and live hosting.Cost savings become ‘primary concern’ in station scheduling decisions
The loss of CPB funding has prompted radio programmers to reassess the value of every show.‘Ye Gods’ show invites celebrities to discuss the rules that guide their lives
Veteran TV producer Scott Carter brings his lifelong fascination with theological questions to public radio.
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