Author: Jenna Spinelle
WBEZ’s ‘Prisoncast!’ returns to create radio for incarcerated people and their families
“We in public media signed up for this work because we believe it can be a communal experience and connect people to ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorSeptember 14, 2023After eight years at APM, ‘Too Beautiful to Live’ finds its footing as an independent ...
"We decided to just put ads aside for a little bit and rely on this public radio model," says co-host Andrew Walsh.By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorAugust 1, 2023Despite format’s challenges, pubmedia stakes out long-term commitment to narrative podcasts
“We are not completely reliant on advertising money to be able to make compelling narrative journalism. … We really are uniquely positioned, ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorJune 9, 2023WCNY’s ‘CommunityFM’ stream brings new focus to HD channels, digital content
The station in Syracuse, N.Y., has started a stream of programs "about local people, local perspectives and positive stories about the community."By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorMay 4, 2023NPR partners with Spotify to boost podcast advertising
"The partnership ... allows us to expand sponsorship categories to get more business,” says Gina Garrubbo, CEO of National Public Media.By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorApril 11, 2023Stations partner with ‘Nova’ to tell stories of climate solutions
For "Nova," climate change seemed like a natural fit to continue exploring local effects of national and international issues.By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorFebruary 17, 2023Rhode Island PBS acquires ‘Future of XYZ’ as part of evolving digital strategy
A series that started as a pandemic passion project is now on its way to viewers across New England and beyond thanks ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorJanuary 11, 2023WSHU’s ‘Still Newtown’ podcast reflects on Sandy Hook 10 years later
The narrative podcast tells "the bigger story" about how the shooting has — and has not — changed the community where it ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorDecember 9, 2022WNET Group acquires podcast about antisemitic broadcaster Father Charles Coughlin
“I thought it was incredible the way the story was told and how things we’re seeing today are encapsulated in this man’s ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorMarch 22, 2022New KUT podcast showcases Austin’s Black community
"We get to learn from our guests as much as listeners do.”By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorJanuary 19, 2022How KQED is forging new bonds with Latinx audiences
“KQED is one of the biggest public media organizations in the U.S., and we understand that there are a lot of folks ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorJanuary 18, 2022WMRA podcast reveals stories behind band’s fan-inspired songs
The Virginia station teamed up with The Steel Wheels, a locally based Americana band, on "We Made You a Song."By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorOctober 15, 2021PRX re-releases series exploring the history of Black culture through radio
”With the amount of time and effort and love that we put into this, it should be available again,” said Sonja Williams, ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorApril 21, 2021Nine months after getting laid off, John Moe finds a new home for conversations about ...
“I started thinking about what I wanted to do next and how I can help people in a variety of ways. I ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorMarch 29, 2021‘Resettled’ podcast engages collaborators in storytelling to capture refugee experience
“One of the biggest things for me was to know that we would be treating these stories with justice and presenting them ...By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance ContributorJuly 27, 2020