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.
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.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, 2026How 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 ...December 17, 2025Downsizing 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.December 4, 2025Radio 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.November 14, 2025Ideastream 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. ...October 30, 2025















