System/Policy
Coronavirus relief bill includes $75M to public broadcasters
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The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.
People
Comings and goings: McGrath promoted at WHYY, Jenkins leaves PBS …
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Kyra McGrath previously served as EVP and COO at the Philadelphia station.
System/Policy
Bipartisan bill inspired by American Graduate proposes grants to stations
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The legislation would provide funds to stations for workforce development through the Department of Education.
People
Comings and goings: ‘Washington Week’ adds consulting EP, WRTI picks associate GM …
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Ann Klenk was formerly a co-EP of “Hardball with Chris Matthews.”
System/Policy
KTWU’s licensee urges FCC to strengthen cable carriage protections for noncommercial stations
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In a complaint to the commission, Washburn University of Topeka describes a “concerted strategy” by Comcast of Missouri to undermine must-carry protections for KTWU.
Programs/Content
Where friends disagree, agreeably: How ‘The McLaughlin Group’ returned to television
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“The McLaughlin Group” is expanding its national reach through public TV, podcasts, commercial radio and YouTube.
People
Sonya Forte Duhé named Arizona PBS CEO
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Duhé will replace outgoing CEO Christopher Callahan in July.
System/Policy
PBS cancels spring meetings due to coronavirus concerns
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PBS TechCon and the PBS Annual Meeting were scheduled for April and May.