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.
PBS reduces station dues nearly 13% in FY27 budget
With total dues income below $198 million, PBS projects grant revenues of $68.8 million to support content and technology initiatives.June 2, 2026Comings and goings: Ocean State Media appoints revenue chief, comms leader ends time at NYPR ...
Mike Steffon became chief revenue and growth officer of Ocean State Media in Rhode Island.June 1, 2026Comings and goings: KPBS CFO to retire, OPB hires marketing VP …
Vince Petronzio, CFO of KPBS, will retire in June.May 28, 2026WEIU-TV ends over-the-air broadcasting
The Illinois TV station lost nearly 80% of its revenue with the rescission of federal funding for public broadcasting.May 21, 2026Indiana Public Media cuts staff
The reduction affected the station's marketing, engineering and television production departments.May 19, 2026Comings and goings: COOs at Vermont Public, KUOW announce departures
Brendan Kinney is leaving Vermont Public to lead the nonprofit that publishes VTDigger.May 15, 2026Helen Barrington appointed head of North State Public Radio
Barrington previously worked in editorial leadership roles for public media organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginia.May 14, 2026Miami school board, WLRN management group settle lawsuit
Under the agreement, Tom Hudson will lead the South Florida Public Media Group as interim CEO.May 13, 2026Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin leader, dies at 65
Miskowski joined PBS Wisconsin in 1992 and was named director of television in 2015.May 13, 2026Why a merger made sense now for GBH and New England Public Media
Cuts to federal funding increased urgency, but the stations had been discussing a new relationship for years.May 7, 2026Comings and goings: New York Public Radio adds leaders, Jerry Liwanag returns to pubmedia …
NYPR filled three chief officer and VP roles.May 4, 2026PBS Wisconsin leader Jon Miskowski announces retirement
Miskowski is stepping down after leading the public TV station for more than a decade.May 4, 2026GBH, New England Public Media to merge operations this summer
The largest station in public media and its neighboring station in the region are joining forces.May 1, 2026Local Public sets growth goals as stations build streaming strategies
The developers of the video streaming platform are adding features and gearing up to expand to more stations.April 30, 2026Twin Cities PBS takes over operations of KSMQ
Twin Cities PBS acquired the assets of the smaller station in Austin, Minn., which faced financial strain with federal funding ending.April 23, 2026














