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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.

  • Programs/Content

    ‘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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    April 6, 2026
  • People
    Headshot of David Brancaccio of APM's ”Marketplace.”

    David Brancaccio to move into correspondent role at ‘Marketplace’

    The host of Marketplace Morning Report will begin reporting on the future effects of economic decisions.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    April 1, 2026
  • Tech
    The logo for Marketplace.

    APMG 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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    March 24, 2026
  • Programs/Content

    ‘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.
    By Francisco Rodriguez
    March 16, 2026
  • 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
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