Author: Jill Goldsmith
With two hosts at helm, ‘The Takeaway’ aims for depth and urgency in covering race ...
Tanzina Vega and Amy Walter tackle topics in ways that feel "like a much more open conversation."California’s KVCR lays off 35 staffers as it scales back local production strategy
“Going forward we generally want to mitigate production risk," said interim GM Keith Birkfeld.Gates’ four-hour series on Reconstruction uncovers ‘a history that needs to be told’
The arc of "Reconstruction: America After the Civil War," slated to air next April in two installments, mirrors race relations in the ...Revamped Detroit news show looks to community to set agenda
With "One Detroit," Detroit Public Television is taking longtime hosts out of the studio and into the middle of local conversations.Consultant advises radio stations to step up promotion, keep eye on morning talent
“During drive time, if you can communicate that you are live and doing things locally, you will stand out,” Jeff Rowe told ...Paluzzi retires from KJZZ after investigation of harassment allegations
The longtime GM of the Phoenix station decried the report as retaliation against him for opposing new pay practices.As more Native media-makers tell stories of their people, public TV’s pipeline flourishes
Longstanding efforts to support Native filmmakers has opened a new window for authentic storytelling.Undertold history of Native America lands on PBS with a big splash
The sweeping four-part series from Providence Pictures reflects on the endurance of tribal cultures and traditions over thousands of years.A sneak peek at Native American series and specials airing this fall and beyond
Historical documentaries, a rock 'n' roll film and series exploring cultural traditions are cued up for public TV premieres.Probe of harassment at NYPR slammed for deflecting questions about what went wrong
An outside law firm’s report on New York Public Radio’s workplace culture was widely panned by critics for not assigning blame for ...KCETLink, PBS SoCal merger ‘opens new future’ for public TV in L.A. market
The longtime rival stations now aim to become a hub for original public media content.At pubmedia summit, filmmakers cite promise of VR production for ‘seeding black voices’
Attendees at the Black Public Media event this month said virtual reality offers a chance to stamp the emerging medium with black ...With ‘Kid Stew,’ public TV stations aim to keep older kids watching — and reading
James Patterson, an author who knows how to entertain middle-schoolers, teamed up with South Florida PBS and American Public Television to launch ...Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
The chief programmer's achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.As scrutiny reveals deeper problems at NYPR, Walker accelerates workplace reforms
Current and former NYPR employees describe a difficult work environment that extends beyond the studios where hosts like John Hockenberry once presided.
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