System/Policy
CPB approves plan to divide up $175M in emergency funding
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The funding will be split evenly between radio and television, with $100 million prioritized for smaller stations.
People
Erika Dilday will lead AmDoc/‘POV’
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Dilday will succeed Justine Nagan as executive director for American Documentary.
People
Comings and goings: GBH creates accessibility role, new Vermont network makes first hire …
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Donna Danielewski joined GBH in 2008.
System/Policy
College trustees ask for ‘serious plan’ for KVCR’s future
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The board of San Bernardino’s community colleges tabled a proposal that could have reduced PBS and NPR programming on the station.
People
Comings and goings: David Field named VP for PBS, Tony Marcano promoted to managing editor for KPCC/LAist …
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Field has worked for PBS since 2000.
People
PMJA Executive Director Terry Gildea will join WUNC
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Gildea, who has led the organization since 2018, will be PD for the North Carolina station.
Programs/Content
PBS, ITVS delay documentary broadcast after Trump quote draws scrutiny
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The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America had pointed out inaccuracies in a quote from a 2020 press conference.
Programs/Content
World Channel brings ‘Eyes on the Prize’ back to public television with first-ever streaming window
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The acclaimed documentary on the American civil rights movement has renewed relevance to contemporary discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion, said World Channel EP Chris Hastings.