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Author: Francisco Rodriguez

Francisco Rodriguez
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.

  • System/Policy

    NPR 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    March 12, 2026
  • System/Policy
    Composite image showing four photos arranged in a two-by-two grid. Top left: Jess Berg, a woman with long blond hair. smiles. Top right: Fieta Robinson, a woman with long curly hair and a flower tucked behind her ear, smiles while standing near a window with soft indoor light. Bottom left: Ann Alquist, a woman with short dark hair and large hoop earrings, smiles in a softly lit hallway or office interior. Bottom right: Bryant Denton holds a microphone while speaking onstage in front of a mural-like background.

    How 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 ...
    By Julian Wyllie, Francisco Rodriguez, Mike Janssen and Walker Whalen
    March 9, 2026
  • System/Policy

    BTPM 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    March 3, 2026
  • Programs/Content
    Mato Wayuhi, left, and Nel Daugherty portray siblings in Josiah Jones’ short, “The Love for the Game,” featured in VMM’s new TV series.

    Vision 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    March 2, 2026
  • Programs/Content

    WNYC 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    February 25, 2026
  • Programs/Content
    The Spirit of Detroit, a bronze statue of a male figure holding a radiant golden orb in one hand and smaller gilded human figures in the other, set against a stone wall engraved with a Bible verse.

    Detroit 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    February 11, 2026
  • System/Policy

    Buffalo 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    February 9, 2026
  • System/Policy

    Alaska’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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    January 29, 2026
  • System/Policy

    Native 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    January 27, 2026
  • Programs/Content

    Public TV stations lean into local film initiatives

    New partnerships bring authentic local stories from emerging talents to broadcast and streaming platforms.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    January 23, 2026
  • System/Policy

    Students 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    January 15, 2026
  • Programs/Content
    KDNA lead and news director, Francisco Ríos, and community activist Ezequiel Morfín Jr speak on air in one of KDNA's studios

    How Spanish-language community stations are navigating immigration crackdowns

    As the Trump administration ramps up ICE actions, Spanish-language stations are working with limited resources to inform listeners while staying under the ...
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    December 17, 2025
  • Programs/Content

    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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    December 4, 2025
  • System/Policy
    A close-up of a studio microphone with a blue mic flag labeled “Radio Bilingüe KHDC 90.9 FM, Salinas, CA,” positioned above a broadcast mixing console with lit buttons and audio equipment in the background.

    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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    November 14, 2025
  • Programs/Content

    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. ...
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    October 30, 2025
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