Author: Julian Wyllie
Julian became Current's public television reporter in 2019. His work has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Governing Magazine, Politico and the Indianapolis Recorder. When he's not reporting, Julian is likely traveling with friends, building his vinyl collection or being a bunny dad.
Comings and goings: RMPM hires chief experience officer, longtime Kansas Public Radio PD to retire ...
Amber Payne, a former editorial leader at BET.com, Teen Vogue and NBCBLK, will join Rocky Mountain Public Media in Denver.February 9, 2026Comings and goings: Sarah McCammon to leave NPR, WVTF hires chief advancement officer …
McCammon, a correspondent for NPR’s Washington Desk, said she’ll “have much more to say about my next steps very soon.”February 4, 2026Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina charged with embezzling $1.3M from station
Reina was charged with felony counts of embezzlement, grand theft and forgery.January 30, 2026PBS promotes Scott Nourse to CTO
“I look forward to partnering across PBS to build and sustain the platforms and services our stations rely on to serve audiences ...January 29, 2026Comings and goings: CPB VP lands at Maine Public, Rocky Mountain Public Media hires SVP ...
Katherine Arno, a former executive at CPB, was hired by Maine Public.January 28, 2026WBGU to end PBS affiliation due to federal funding cuts
The Ohio station will be the fourth public media organization to sever ties with PBS.January 23, 2026House approves minibus package with NGWS, RTL funding but not broader support
Two separate bills provide funding for the Next Generation Warning System and the Ready To Learn grant program.January 23, 2026American Public Television EVP Shawn Halford to leave organization
Halford joined the Boston-based program distributor in 2018 after working for PBS for more than two decades.January 22, 2026Julie Grimes to lead Texas Tech Public Media
Grimes was previously GM of Panhandle PBS.January 22, 2026Comings and goings: WHRO appoints development VP, Open to Debate names CEO …
WHRO in Norfolk, Va., named Kate Pringle VP of development.January 20, 2026Lehigh Valley Public Media cuts nearly half of staff
The Pennsylvania dual licensee has lost more than $1.8 million this fiscal year.January 20, 2026Judge dismisses pending CPB lawsuits as corporation dissolves
With the departures of board members who were targeted by the Trump administration and CPB’s shutdown, two pending cases were dismissed as ...January 15, 2026WOUB cuts six positions, plans for less support from university
The station in Athens, Ohio, had a deficit of almost $2.6 million in fiscal year 2024.January 14, 2026Mark Contreras to retire as CEO of Connecticut Public
Contreras has led the station since 2019.January 14, 2026















