People
Ethan Bortnick’s latest pledge special extends young musician’s support of public TV
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The 16-year-old pianist and songwriter is a fan of public broadcasting, and the feeling is mutual.
Programs/Content
First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach
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WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.
Programs/Content
Dramatic films take prizes in PBS Online Film Festival
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Jurors and viewers picked shorts presented by NBPC and PIC.
Tennessee TV station to launch monthly screening series at local art-house theater
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“PBS at the Palace” aims for broad appeal with its documentaries and dramas.
Programs/Content
PBS’ Online Film Festival tells diverse stories through expanded partner base
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In its sixth year, the festival has added a “juried” prize, which is chosen by an esteemed panel of independent film experts.
People
This senior retired to Florida to … work?
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Michael Hirsh may be the most overqualified journalism intern working today.
System/Policy
Connecticut AM station goes off air after alleged lack of payments
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The station’s future is yet to be determined.
Programs/Content
ITVS backs Texas ‘taco journalists’ for digital series pilot
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The pilot episode is set to begin filming in El Paso later this summer.
Programs/Content
PBS partners with Google on educational tool
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PBS joins National Geographic, HHMI Biointeractive and Mission Blue for a series of interactive “stories.”
Programs/Content
Study finds Amy Goodman sends mountain lions lunging for dial
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A study testing fear in the animals used the voices of Goodman and other broadcast hosts.
Programs/Content
88Nine Radio Milwaukee introduces all-Milwaukee music stream
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Program Director Jordan Lee says 88Nine hopes to add prerecorded hosts to the stream next year, possibly by using students in Milwaukee schools.
Programs/Content
WVPB podcast seeks to highlight local talent, state’s musical range
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The podcast’s second season features figures from across the spectrum of West Virginia’s music scene.
System/Policy
Disagreement over upkeep costs jeopardizes PBS service in remote Minnesota
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The Duluth PBS station rebroadcast to the area is willing to help out, but with some conditions.
Quick Takes
NPR and Triple A stations partner to promote up-and-coming musicians
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Stations from all across the country will work together on the initiative.
Programs/Content
WYEP joins effort to build Pittsburgh’s music scene
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The Triple A station is working with a coalition that plans to redress the noise ordinances and curfews that limit venues for local performances.
Programs/Content
Louisville’s WUOL extends music education to summer event series, podcast
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Launch of ‘The Music Box,’ including podcast episodes and an online music curriculum, coincides with the station’s annual Summer Listening program.
Quick Takes
Survey finds favorable view of PBS among LGBT consumers
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PBS is among the top 10 in brand perception among LGBT consumers, according to YouGov.
Quick Takes
Chicago Public Media seeks to expand WBEZ news staff
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CEO Goli Sheikholeslami discussed the plans at a City Club of Chicago lunch event, reports Crain’s.